James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

BZ1004 - The Diversity of Animal Life

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

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

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of chemistry, mathematics and english.
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AG1004 AG1007 BZ1006 BZ1007 ZL1001

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 11-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Dr Janine Sheaves
Lecturers: Dr Kavitha Palaniappan, Dr Janine Sheaves.
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.