313575 (v.1) Diversity of Animal Life 500
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| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
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| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Fieldwork: | 1 x 7 Hours Once-only |
| Syllabus: | Investigates the diversity of animal life, both invertebrate abd vertebrate in their phylogenetic context. The taxonomy, evolutionary background, anatomy, ecology, ethology (vertebrates) and physiology of the major groups of animals are examined. The unit highlights the integration of structure and function and examines patterns of organisation from an evolutionary perspective. Specialisations and adaptations of animals to their environment will be investigated in lectures and laboratory sessions, to enable students to appreciate the wide diversity of biological mechanisms, processes and responses found in the animal kingdom. |
| Field of Education: | 010999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Not Categorised *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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