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Zoology
Bachelor of ScienceMajorYear: 2018
Zoology
Overview
A zoology major provides a springboard for entering careers or research in many areas of animal biology, from conservation and wildlife management to the biotech, biomedical and bioinformatics industries. Graduates will be prepared for these pathways by developing skills in appropriate zoological concepts, data collection and analysis, and critical evaluation of empirical arguments.
This major facilitates an understanding of the complexities of animal systems by integrating knowledge from the biology of cells to the behaviour of whole organisms, through a sequence of specialist subjects as well as integrated subjects from a wide range of biological disciplines. Students will gain relevant work-place training by participating first-hand in zoological research.
Intended learning outcomes
Zoology Major Graduates should demonstrate:
- understanding of the complexities of animal systems by integrating knowledge from the biology of cells to the behaviour of whole organisms;
- appreciation for animal diversity within a global and Australian context;
- ability to critically evaluate empirical arguments;
- expertise in the effective design and conduct of experiments with animals;
- understanding of how to apply statistical methods in the analysis and interpretation of data;
- ability to conduct research as part of a team;
- effective written and oral communication skills in presenting the outcomes of experimental research.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
50 credit points
Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.
Subject Options
One of
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL30002 | Experimental Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30007 | Experimental Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30008 | Experimental Marine Biology | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30009 | Field Biology of Australian Wildlife | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus three of
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL30001 | Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL30002 | Experimental Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB30003 | Developmental Biology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECOL30005 | Applied Ecology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECOL30006 | Ecology in Changing Environments | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECOL30007 | Marine Ecosystems: Ecology & Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE30001 | Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCIE30001 | Science Research Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ZOOL30004 | Evolution and the Human Condition | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30006 | Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30007 | Experimental Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30008 | Experimental Marine Biology | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30009 | Field Biology of Australian Wildlife | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
The topic of the Science Research Project must be related to zoology.
This major is available to new generation Bachelor of Science students (B-SCI). It is also available to Bachelor of Science students who commenced prior to 2008. The published structure of this major includes subjects available in the current year. Pre-2008 Bachelor of Science students who completed one or more Level 3 science subjects towards this major prior to 2010 should contact the Science Student Centre for advice on appropriate subjects to complete this major.
This major has been modified from 2010 to 2011 with the removal of specific specialisations. Students who commenced the major prior to 2011 intending to complete a specific specialisation will not be disadvantaged as the specialisation within a major is not recorded on a student's Academic Transcript.
Last updated: 30 January 2024