Australian Wildlife Biology

• ZOOL20004
• Contact Hours: 2 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x one hour workshop per week (may include films); 1 x three hour practical class per week;
  Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours
• 12.50

This subject will introduce students to the biology of Australia's vertebrate fauna with an emphasis on frogs, reptiles, birds and mammals. There will be particular focus on the adaptations of the fauna to the unique and uncertain nature of the Australian terrestrial environment. A variety of topics will be discussed including diversity of Australian vertebrate groups in comparison to other parts of the world; the impact of human activities and introduced animals on native fauna; wildlife diseases; and the ethics associated with research and experimentation on animals. -- Course Website

Prerequisites: 50 points of level 1 subjects.