James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

BZ1004 - The Diversity of Animal Life

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Introduction to the diversity of animal life, investigating invertebrate and vertebrate animals by comparing their form, function and behaviour. Examination of the animals that use specific local habitats such as rainforest, tropical savanna, freshwater streams and marine environments.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of Chemistry, Mathematics and English to Grade 12 (Queensland) or equivalent. Students without chemistry and mathematics must complete CH1020 and MA1020 in first year.
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AG1004 ZL1001

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Lin Schwarzkopf
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Lin Schwarzkopf, Professor Richard Pearson.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 26 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); practical assessment; (50%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 25-Mar-2010
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Andrew Krockenberger
    Lecturers: Dr Brad Congdon, Assoc. Professor Andrew Krockenberger, Assoc. Professor Jamie Seymour.
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours lectures
    • 33 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); practical assessment; (50%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
      Census Date 18-Nov-2010
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours lectures
      • 26 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.