James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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BZ5925 - Australian Terrestrial Diversity
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | |
| Prerequisites: | BS1007 OR BZ1007 OR BZ1006 OR BZ1004 OR AG1004 OR ZL1001 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- The diversity, evolutionary history, and biology of terrestrial vertebrates and invertebrates of Australia. This subject will cover the major animal groups in Australia, focusing on patterns of diversity, biogeography and evolutionary history in this region, and particularly interesting aspects of their natural history and behaviour.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate proficiency in handling and species identification of terrestrial vertebrates and invertebrates
- design appropriate research activities for survey and wildlife research in Australia
- produce scientific reports incorporating analyses of fauna survey data
- assess the diversity of Australian vertebrates and invertebrates through appropriate survey techniques
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (50%)
- Non-Invigilated > Essays - (25%)
- - (25%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BZ5705 ZL3203 ZL5203 BZ3705 BZ2705 BZ2725
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Lori Lach |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Conrad Hoskin Assoc. Professor Lori Lach |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Lori Lach Assoc. Professor Conrad Hoskin |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Conrad Hoskin Assoc. Professor Lori Lach |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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