Animal Diversity

• • Animal Classification and phylogeny
  • Sponges and Cnidaria
  • Worms (flatworms, roundworms, segmented worms)
  • Molluscs
  • Arthropods - Insects, Spiders, Crustaceans, etc.
  • Echinoderms and Chordates, Echinoderms and Invertebrate Chordates
  • Fishes
  • Amphibians and Reptiles
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Lesser phyla
  • Animal Evolution

Others

This is an introductory subject requiring no formal prerequisites but students will find that knowledge of biology and chemistry at VCE level will be an advantage.

Special requirements

• AttendanceDetails - Practical of five half days in Melbourne

Gain an understanding of animal identification for future employment in agricultural, horticultural and environmental areas. You will finish the subject being able to examine animal structure and identify animals in phylum or better level using appropriate techniques. You will study invertebrates (sponges, cnidarian, flatworms, molluscs, annelids, anthropods, nematodes, echinoderms, etc.) and the vertebrates (fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals). You will also learn about lifecycles, structure, function and reasons for importance of different groups of animals.

• Quizzes (20%)
• Practicum Reports (40%)
• Invigilated Exam (40%)