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Comparative Animal Physiology (ZOOL20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: zool-20006@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This lecture and laboratory based subject aims to give students a solid foundation in basic physiological processes in animals, with a focus on the different ways in which animals adapt to their environments. Particular emphasis will be placed on marine and desert animals, and the integrative mechanisms involved in the regulation of important organ systems. Topics include endocrine feedback, neural integration, water and salt balance; cardiovascular systems, thermoregulation; metabolism and reproduction.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should have a solid understanding of basic physiological processes in animals; and an understanding of how animals adapt to diverse and challenging environments.
In the laboratory components students should develop first hand experience in designing and conducting physiological experiments and learn how to interpret data and write scientific reports.
Generic skills
The subject builds upon generic skills developed in first year level subjects, including the ability critically assess and assimilate new knowledge. Students should learn how to use these skills to solve practical problems in physiology. They should learn how to design physiological experiments and then collect scientific data as a team. This subject also enables students to gain experience in evaluating and interpreting data and writing scientific reports.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Either both
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or both
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10003 | Genes and Environment | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have received credit for 654-203 Animal Physiology (prior to 2009) may not enrol in this subject for credit.
Recommended background knowledge
First year level chemistry or statistics subjects are strongly recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
This subject involves the use of animals that form an essential part of the learning objectives for this subject. Exemption is not possible but there are alternatives for those who have strong philosophical objections. These can be discussed with the Subject Coordinator.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Written tasks, up to a total of approximately 4 pages due at dates distributed across the first 7 weeks of the semester (15%);
- a scientific report of 1000 words due in week 10 of the semester (20%);
- 2 quizzes, one in the first 5 weeks and the second in the last 3 weeks of semester (10%);
- online resource assignment due in weeks 4-5, approximately 250 words (5%);
- timed essay question in class approximately 500 words (between weeks 7 and 9) (10%);
- a 2 hour written examination during the exam period (40%)
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Krista Paterson and Lauren Salo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 x one hour lectures during the semester; 4 x three hour practical classes and 2 x three hour workshops during the semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 July 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Email: zool-20006@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 240 students applies to this subject. For detailed information on the quota subject application process, enrolment deadlines and selection preferences, refer to the the Faculty of Science website: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-bsc-continuing/quota-subjects
This subject involves the use of animals that form an essential part of the learning objectives for this subject. Exemption is not possible but there are alternatives for those who have strong philosophical objections. These can be discussed with the subject co-ordinator.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Hill, Wyse & Anderson, Animal Physiology, 4th Ed, Sinauer Associates Inc. 2016.
Recommended texts and other resources
Moyes and Schulte, Principles of Animal Physiology, 2nd Ed. Pearson Press 2007
Kinsey, A Student Handbook for Writing Biology, 4th Ed. Sinauer Associates Inc. 2013
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Zoology Major Zoology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024