Vertebrate Biology 201

Course aim

To introduce students to the evolutionary history and diversity of Vertebrate animals.

Course content

A study of the biology of vertebrates at the individual, population and community levels. An introduction to the theory-based view of vertebrate life.

Textbook(s)

F Harvey Pough, Christine M Janis and John B Heiser 2009, VERTEBRATE LIFE, 8th edn, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
BIOL 1007	Molecules to Tissues A
BIOL 1012	Molecules to Tissues B
Group 2
BIOL 1014	Biodiversity for the Environment
BIOL 1015	Sustainable Ecosystems

Students to choose between Group 1 and Group 2 for their pre-requisites.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical file with specimen collection, Practical with theoretical questions, Tutorial record

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.