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
Teaching staff Professor Elissa Cameron|Associate Professor Scott Carver
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

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 11/7/2022 9/8/2022 29/8/2022 16/10/2022

* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. 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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
010915 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,354.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

Admission into a Masters course OR KZA161 Biology of Animals

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2 hours of lectures per week and a 3-hour practical each week (13 weeks)

AssessmentOpen book practical test (15%)|Final Examination (40%)|Narrated slides (15%)|Popular science magazine article (15%)|Discussion paper (15%)
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Textbooks

Required

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