Courses & Units

Functional Biology of Animals KZA212

Introduction

KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals is required in the Zoology major and provides a broad training in fundamental aspects of Zoology. With KPZ211, the unit forms an essential basis for specialist studies in Zoology at level 3 the advanced level. This unit focuses on developing students' understanding of functional anatomy and comparative animal physiology from an evolutionary perspective. Lectures include: physiological integration and control, comparative physiology of circulation, respiration, excretion and osmoregulation, and energy flow through systems. Practical classes aim to develop skills in observation, data collection and analysis, oral and written communication, and an appreciation of the comparative approach to the study of physiological adaptations in animals. The practical format will be varied, involving some independent learning activities, and students will be required have the opportunity to participate in group work.

Summary

Unit name	Functional Biology of Animals
Unit code	KZA212
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Biological Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Ashley Edwards
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	22/7/2024	16/8/2024	9/9/2024	27/10/2024

* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

explain the functioning of the major physiological systems and their adaptive significance in animals
communicate using a range of formats relevant to scientists and non-scientists
collect scientific data/evidence and use it to describe aspects of animal physiology or solve problems
demonstrate competence and awareness of safety and ethics issues across a range of laboratory and practical skills

Fee Information

The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KZA161 Biology of Animals

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 hours of lectures per week and a 3-hour practical each week (13 weeks)
Assessment	Discussion paper (15%)\|Narrated slides (15%)\|Open book practical test (15%)\|Popular science magazine article (15%)\|Final Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	“Animal Physiology’ by Hill, Wyse and Anderson, second had or older copies are acceptable, library and electronic copies also an option.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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