Life on Earth B

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)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
BIOL 1007	Biology A
BIOL 1012	Biology 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
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

Learning log/Journal, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.