Animal diversity
Dr Ian Campbell
4 points * Two 1-hour lectures and one 2.5-hour practical * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: BIO1011 and BIO1022 or BIO1032 or BIO1042 or permission of the head of the department * Prohibition: ZOO2011
Objectives On the completion of this subjects students will understand the diversity of animals, particularly in relation to their ecology and evolutionary relationships; understand major functions in animals and similarities and differences across animal groups.
Synopsis This subject explores the diversity of animal structure, function and ecology of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. The relationships between the various animal species and the characters which have been used to group species into higher taxonomic groups are discussed and demonstrated in the practicals. Within each group the structural complexity is examined and related to the behaviour and ecology of species within the group.
Assessment Practical and theory examinations: 100%
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