Advanced Zoology (BIOL2904)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
3C3P2W
Incompatible
BIOL2204 (non advanced)
Prerequisite
BIOL1030
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL1020 + BIOL1040
Assessment methods
Practical class quizzes, including extension questions (x10)
End semester exam
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Louise Kuchel (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
BIOL2904 explores the fantastic diversity of animals, from simple metazoans to complex vertebrates. Students will learn to apply the fundamental principles of animal structures, functions and life histories to identify animals and determine how they move, respire, feed, maintain internal physiogy and reproduce. The course uses an evolutionary and phylogenetic framework to provide context and enable deep learning of zoology.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
