James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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BZ5925 - Australian Terrestrial Diversity
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | |
| Prerequisites: | BS1007 OR BZ1007 OR BZ1006 OR BZ1004 OR AG1004 OR ZL1001 OR ADMISSION TO 106904 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- The diversity, evolutionary history, and biology of terrestrial vertebrates of Australia. This subject will cover the major vertebrate groups in Australia (mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs), focusing on patterns of diversity, biogeography and evolutionary history in this region, and particularly interesting aspects of their natural history and behaviour.
Learning Outcomes
- design appropriate research activities for survey and wildlife research in Australia
- produce scientific reports incorporating analyses of fauna survey data
- demonstrate proficiency in handling and species identification of terrestrial vertebrates
- assess the diversity of Australian vertebrates through appropriate survey techniques
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Journal - (25%) - Individual
- Oral > Guided discussion - (15%) - Individual
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 Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Conrad Hoskin |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Susan Laurance |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Conrad Hoskin |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Conrad Hoskin |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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