James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

MB2080 - Invertebrate Biology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

This subject provides an overview of the major phyla of marine and terrestrial invertebrates. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution and physical diversity of the phyla and their main biological and life-history features. Topics include phylogenetic relationships among the metazoans; biodiversity; patterns of evolution within the major phyla; reasons for the success of the major phyla.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of Level 1 organismal biology and should have completed BS1007(TSV) or BZ1006(CNS) or equivalent.
Prerequisites:BZ1004 OR AG1004 OR BZ1006 OR BZ1007 OR BS1007
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MB5380 ZL2005 ZL5005

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coordinator: Dr Janine Sheaves
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 22 hours practicals
    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.