School Of Science And HealthVertebrate BiodiversityWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300470.3
Discipline: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300217 - Animal Form & Function
About this Unit
Provide students with a theoretical and practical working knowledge of a range of vertebrate species and their biodiversity. Students will understand the basic issues involved in adaptation of many biological functions. Identification of major groups of animals from several different environments will also be incorporated into the learning outcomes. Students will learn to conduct field surveys and assess the techniques used to survey vertebrates, as well as learn basic handling and husbandry techniques required for different vertebrate species.