Biology of Australian Marsupials & Monotremes (ANIM3049)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Agriculture Food Sustainablty, School of the Environment, Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 32 Hours/ One Off
Incompatible
ANIM2043 and ANIM7043
Recommended prerequisite
AGRC1020, ANIM1026, ANIM2051, ANIM2052, ANIM2055
Restricted
Restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements. External offering requires permission to enrol.
Assessment methods
Annotated Bibliography
Mid-Semester Examination
Literature Review
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Steve Johnston (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person, External)
A/Prof Stephen Johnston (s.johnston1@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
An investigation into the unique anatomy, physiology, natural history and management of Australian marsupials and monotremes. 13 weeks lecture and online learning, 1 day non-compulsory field trip.
Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
External mode of study is restricted and will require permission to enrol. To request permission email environment@enquire.uq.edu.au with the course information and include relevant supporting evidence.
Eligibility criteria: 1. Students must show evidence that travel time of greater than 90 minutes or 100km from Gatton Campus and is reflected in mySI-net: Acceptable Evidence advice that MySi-net record is up to date; 2. Students must show evidence that work commitments restrict their ability to attend regular practicals: Acceptable Evidence a letter from employer 3. Students with core course timetable clashes: Acceptable Evidence a copy of correspondence from Science My Timetable indicating clash is unable to be resolved. Clashes with elective courses will not be considered. 4. Students unable to provide this evidence will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
