8977 (v.7) Vertebrate Animals 202
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| Area: | Department of Environment and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.5 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Fieldwork: | 1 x 2 Days Once-only |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1762 (v.4)
Animal Biology 102
or any previous version
OR Admission into 305347 (v.2) Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology), Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology) or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | Vertebrate animals investigates the diversity of vertebrate life in a phylogenetic context. The taxonomy, evolution, ecology, ethology, anatomy and physiology of all major groups of vertebrate animals are examined. The unit highlights the integration of structure and function and examines patterns of organisation with an evolutionary approach. Specialisations and adaptations of vertebrate animals to their environment will be investigated, revealing a wide diversity of biological mechanisms, processes and responses. |
| Field of Education: | 010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
