AG1004 - Animal Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Available to BTAgSc and BVetSc students only.

Introduction to the diversity of animal life including form, function, behaviour, classification and evolution. Includes laboratory studies and fieldwork.

Learning Outcomes

• gain experience in scientific problem-solving and decision-making;
• develop the vital basic knowledge required for understanding scientific principles of animal biology and their application in more advanced and specialised studies;
• acquire hands-on practical skills in zoology; to acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information;
• acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	Senior Chemistry and Maths B
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	ZL1001 and ZL1003

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	Professor Jamie Seymour.
Contact hours:	33 hours 6 hours 33 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	Professor Lin Schwarzkopf
Lecturers:	Professor Lin Schwarzkopf, Empro Richard Pearson, zlskr.
Contact hours:	33 hours 6 hours 33 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.