AG1004 - Animal Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to BTropAgSc and BVetSc students only

Introduction to the diversity of animal life including form, function, behaviour, classification and evolution. Includes laboratory studies and fieldwork.

Learning Outcomes

• develop the vital basic knowledge required for understanding scientific principles of animal biology and their application in more advanced and specialised studies;
• acquire hands-on practical skills in zoology; to acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information;
• acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information;
• gain experience in scientific problem-solving and decision-making;
• acquire an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the foundation sciences on which the activities of veterinarians are based, the structure and function of healthy animals, and aspects of their husbandry.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Assumed Knowledge:	Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of Chemistry, Mathematics and English to Grade 12 (Queensland) or equivalent.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	ZL1001

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Lin Schwarzkopf
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Lin Schwarzkopf, Professor Richard Pearson, Assoc. Professor Simon Robson.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 5 hours tutorials 26 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); practical assessment (50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Andrew Krockenberger
Lecturers:	Dr Brad Congdon, Assoc. Professor Andrew Krockenberger.
Contact hours:	33 hours lectures 6 hours tutorials 33 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); practical assessment (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.