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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).

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Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the physiology, endocrinology of reproduction, adrenal function and disease ecology in the terrestrial vertebrates

2. Formulate decisions regarding the conservation and captive breeding of terrestrial vertebrates by synthesising information from a selection of relevant and valid sources

3. integrate observations, and draw conclusions which apply expert judgements from, practical activities

4. communicate your research effectively using a range of formats relevant to a wide range of audiences

5. Justify animal research from an ethical perspective through careful consideration of impacts on individuals relative to benefits for conservation

Fees

Requisites

Prerequisites

KZA212

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KPZ306 or KZA350 or KZA750

Teaching

Textbooks

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