207-211 Australian Fauna

202-103 Biology for Land and Food Resources

This subject should provide students with an understanding of the identification, biology and ecology of Australian vertebrate and invertebrate fauna.

The content includes:

• origins and diversity of Australian vertebrates and invertebrates, nomenclature and taxonomy of the Australian fauna;

• biology and ecology of the major invertebrate and vertebrate groups; and

• identification of insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals.

A 2-hour examination (40%), a practical examination (30%), and a 3000-word assignment (30%).