ZL5008 - Advanced Animal Adaptation to Environmental Change
[To be introduced in Cairns, Townsville in 2010. ]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | School of Marine & Tropical Biology |
Available to student enrolled in the degrees of MSc, GDipResMeth, MAppSci, GDipSci or GCertSci
This subject considers the ways that animals interact with physical aspects of their environment, matching form with function as well as the effects of environmental change at a range of spatial and temporal scales. We deal with morphological, physiological and behavioural adaptations used to accommodate environmental challenges. We also emphasise an experimental field approach to measuring animal interactions with environment. Students will be required to attend Lectures, Practicals & Field work in ZL2008. Students will also be expected to show proficiency in Biometry as a prerequisite.
Learning Outcomes
- understanding the effects of physical features of the environment on animal function;
- understanding of the mechanisms by which animals accommodate physical limitations of their environment;
- understanding of the effects of environmental change on animal function;
- development of experimental skills in field biology;
- understanding of the linkage between animal form and function.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
- The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner.
| Assumed Knowledge: | Students enrolling in this subject should have an undergraduate degree in biology or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study. They should have a good background in zoology and a sound understanding of quantitative methods in biology (BS5001 or equivalent). |
| Prerequisites: | (AG2001 OR BS2001 OR BS5001) AND ZL1001 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | ZL2008 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 7 | |
| Census Date 10-Jul-2009 | |
| Face to face teaching 13-Jul-2009 to 24-Jul-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Andrew Krockenberger. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); on-course 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.