AG1004 - Animal Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | School of Marine & Tropical Biology |
Available to BVetSc students only
Introduction to the diversity of animal life including form, function, behaviour, classification and evolution. Includes laboratory studies and fieldwork.
Learning Outcomes
- gain experience in scientific problem-solving and decision-making;
- 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.
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: | BZ1004 ZL1001 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 25-Aug-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Lin Schwarzkopf |
| Lecturers: | Mr David Pike, Mrs Janine Sheaves, Assoc. Professor Lin Schwarzkopf, Professor Richard Pearson, Assoc. Professor Simon Robson. |
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| 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.