Courses & Units

Functional Biology of Animals KZA212

Hobart

Introduction

KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals is one of two core second year Zoology units providing a broad training in fundamental aspects of zoology, and with KPZ211, forms an essential basis for specialist studies in Zoology at level 3. 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 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	Zoology
Coordinator	Doctor Ashley Edwards
Teaching staff	Professor Elissa Cameron\|Doctor Scott Carver
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
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	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

demonstrate knowledge of the major physiological systems and their adaptive significance in animals
communicate effectively using a range of formats relevant to scientists and non scientists
accurately collect scientific data/evidence and use it to solve problems
demonstrate competence in 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	$993.00	$993.00	not applicable	$2,354.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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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)
Assessment	Open book practical test (20%)\|Final Examination (50%)\|Report (20%)\|Report (10%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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