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Subject Coordinator
Dr Fiona Bird Department of Zoology Room 353, Biological Sciences 2 Phone: 9479 2209 Email: f.bird@latrobe.edu.au
Laboratory Coordinator
Dr Pam Hurst Department of Zoology Room 341, Biological Sciences 1 Phone: 9479 2236 Email: P.Hurst@latrobe.edu.au
2. Define and explain the adaptive nature of the evolution of animals by natural selection 3. Identify and compare the morphology and function of the primary organ systems across the main animal phyla
4. Define and explain key concepts in animal behaviour
Classes
Lectures 3 lectures per week in two venues:
Agora Lecture theatre ELT 3 (video conference)
Lectures
Resources available on LMS: Subject learning guide (lecture timetable) Lecture notes/Powerpoint slides Lecture recordings (Lectopia) Prescribed reading
Laboratory classes
Four sessions: Thursday 10am -1pm Thursday 2pm -5pm Friday 10am -1pm Friday 2pm -5pm
Laboratory classes
Classes begin in Week 2
Lab classes are compulsory & the material covered is assessed in the final exam
Laboratory class exemptions Repeating students only Must contact subject coordinator
Laboratory classes
To be able to look at real specimens in the prac have also improved my learning and understanding of animal diversity
The dissections
Assessment
End-of-semester examination (60%)
Theory material (Lecture topics 1 & 2) (50%) Practical material (10%).
Its awesome Wouldnt have made it through without it I find it to be a bible of sorts.
Academic support
IT support
Student Hub & Library
Library
Check library webpage for training/tours
If you have questions or comments about your studies or life at uni, or if you're experiencing any problems, please get in touch with Tania. She can help you identify the support services available to aid in your successful transition into university.
Tania can be contacted by phone, email, or drop in (her Office is just near the FSTE Faculty Office in Physical Sciences 1, Level 2), Ph: (03) 9479 2261, email: firstyearcordfste@latrobe.edu.au