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Zoology
Graduate Certificate in ScienceInformal specialisationYear: 2024
Zoology
Overview
A specialisation in Zoology will provide the springboard for students entering careers 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 specialisation will provide an understanding of the complexities of animal systems by integrating knowledge from the biology of cells to the behaviour of whole organisms.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Integrate and apply an in-depth knowledge of zoological concepts to explain the impact of phylogeny and environment on animal physiology, morphology, life history or behaviour
- Articulate how zoology intersects with other scientific disciplines, evolves with the incorporation of knowledge from a diverse range of sources and is utilised to address current and emerging challenges
- Curate and critique zoological literature to synthesise arguments and design investigations
- Evaluate a variety of zoological research methods and utilise appropriate techniques to conceptualise and perform scientific research involving animals
- Communicate complex zoological concepts and research to diverse audiences, using various communication styles and modes
- Work constructively, responsibly and respectfully both independently and as part of a team of diverse individuals to successfully complete tasks
Last updated: 2 May 2024
Structure
62.5 credit points
Completion of 62.5 points of study
- 50 points of study at level 3
- 12.5 points of study at level 9
Subject Options
Subject prerequisites: Details of stream specific requirements can be found at the Graduate Certificate in Science entry and participation requirements page.
Level 3
50 credit points of Level 3 subjects including
One of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL30002 | Experimental Animal Biology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30007 | Experimental Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL30001 | Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30006 | Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Two from:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL30001 | Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL30002 | Experimental Animal Biology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEDB30002 | Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB30003 | Developmental Biology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECOL30007 | Marine Biodiversity and Biogeography | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SCIE30001 | Science Research Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| VETS30033 | Health & Disease in Wildlife Populations | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30006 | Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30007 | Experimental Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 9
Plus 12.5 points of level 9 subjects selected from listed discipline subjects in the Master of Science (BioSciences) program.
Last updated: 2 May 2024