Warning! This subjects requires on campus attendance. Refer to Special Requirements for more information.
Undergraduate RMI-SCB301-2021
Animal Diversity
Take a virtual trek into the natural world and study the structures, lifecycles and functions of different animal groups. Explore animal reproduction and body processes. Identify the characteristics in fauna as varied as amphibians, worms, mammals and birds.
$1,893 $2,143
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
Online and other materials
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 29 Nov 2021
QS RANKING 2021
15
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
23
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Know characteristics of important groups of animals;
- Recognise unknown animals to major groups (phylum, order or family);
- Identify relevant structures for critical body processes and reproduction;
- Identify unknown animals to family, genus (or species) using keys and other aids;
- Work independently and in teams to achieve these goals.
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- 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%)
Current study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22)
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