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1. Zoology, Faculty of Science (v4, p241) : Next:654-311 | Prev:654-308
Note: Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
Credit points: 25.0
Coordinator: Dr S J Ward
Prerequisite: Zoology 654-202
Contact: 39 lectures (3 per week) and 65 hours practical work including excursions
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
By the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify the major marsupial and monotreme families;
- have developed an appreciation of their physiology, reproduction, behaviour, ecology and genetics:
- have an understanding of the evolutionary and biogeographical context of these mammals.
Content:
The marsupial radiation and their relationships with monotremes and eutherian mammals. Basic taxonomic features of modern marsupials and monotremes. Physiological and behavioural adaptations of these Australian mammals to the diverse habitats in which they are found. Unique aspects of their reproductive and developmental biology. The importance of marsupials for understanding the mammalian genome.
Assessment:
A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination. Up to 20 pages of practical and excursion/field reports. Continuous assessment of practical exercises and laboratory problems.
1. Zoology, Faculty of Science (v4, p241) : Next:654-311 | Prev:654-308
2. Zoology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p182) : Prev:654-308
Note: Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
Credit points: 25.0
Coordinator: Dr SJ Ward.
Prerequisite: Zoology 654-202 or approved equivalent.
Contact: 39 lectures (3 each week) and 65 hours practical work including excursions
Timetable: Second semester.
Objectives:
By the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify the major marsupial and monotreme families;
- have developed an appreciation of their physiology, reproduction, behaviour, ecology and genetics:
- have an understanding of the evolutionary and biogeographical context of these mammals.
Content:
The marsupial radiation and their relationships with monotremes and eutherian mammals. Basic taxonomic features of modern marsupials and monotremes. Physiological and behavioural adaptations of these Australian mammals to the diverse habitats in which they are found. Unique aspects of their reproductive and developmental biology. The importance of marsupials for understanding the mammalian genome.
Assessment:
A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination. Up to 20 pages of practical and excursion/field reports. Continuous assessment of practical exercises and laboratory problems.
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2. Zoology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p182) : Prev:654-308
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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