Field journal and practical assessment

Australian Terrestrial Diversity

BZ5925 - Australian Terrestrial Diversity

The diversity, evolutionary history, and biology of terrestrial vertebrates of Australia. This subject will cover the major vertebrate groups in Australia (mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs), focusing on patterns of diversity, biogeography and evolutionary history in this region, and particularly interesting aspects of their natural history and behaviour.

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[Pre-requisite] BS1007 OR BZ1007 OR BZ1006 OR BZ1004 OR AG1004 OR ZL1001

[Pre-requisite] BS1007 OR BZ1007 OR BZ1006 OR BZ1004 OR AG1004 OR ZL1001 Offerings: All

[Anti-requisite] BZ5705 ZL3203 ZL5203 BZ3705 BZ2705 BZ5925

[Anti-requisite] BZ5705 ZL3203 ZL5203 BZ3705 BZ2705 BZ5925 Offerings: All

Understanding of diversity of animal life. Ability to summarise and present ecological data in a scientific report. Competency in using library resources to extract and assimilate information from the scientific literature. Ability to develop and present concepts in an argumentative essay.

Understanding of diversity of animal life. Ability to summarise and present ecological data in a scientific report. Competency in using library resources to extract and assimilate information from the scientific literature. Ability to develop and present concepts in an argumentative essay. Offerings: All

BZ2725 - Australian Terrestrial Diversity

Demonstrate skills in techniques required for survey and wildlife research in Australia

Recall information on the diversity of Australian vertebrates


Demonstrate proficiency in handling and species identification of terrestrial vertebrates


Demonstrate knowledge of writing for fauna survey and wildlife research
