Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Biological Sciences School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class hours

3C3P2W

Incompatible

BIOL2204

Prerequisite

BIOL1030

Recommended prerequisite

BIOL1020 + BIOL1040

Assessment methods

Practical class quizzes, including extension questions (x10)

End semester exam

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile

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Course description

BIOL2204 explores the fantastic diversity of animals, from simple metazoans to complex vertebrates. Students will learn to apply the fundamental principles of animal structures, functions and life histories to identify animals and determine how they move, respire, feed, maintain internal physiogy and reproduce. The course uses an evolutionary and phylogenetic framework to provide context and enable deep learning of zoology.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile