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BIOL360: Biology of Australasian Vertebrates
In this unit lectures include a survey of Australasian terrestrial vertebrates, both native and introduced. Topics cover biogeography, ecology, genetics, nutrition, anatomy, reproductive biology, behaviour, evolution, population management and conservation. Practical work centres on field techniques, wildlife handling and behavioural observations. Lectures are given twice a week but there are no weekly practicals. Practical work, for both internal and external students, is carried out in a compulsory block practical session held at Macquarie University laboratories, zoological parks and in the field.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | see below |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (Session Dates: 2-3 April; 18-21 April; 7-8 May) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr David Nipperess |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences |
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