ENV BIOL 2520 - Animal Identification (Wildlife Conservation) II
Career: | Undergraduate |
---|---|
Units: | 3 |
Term: | 3710 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | 34 hours in week 1; 40 hours in week 2; 2 hours in each of weeks 8, 9,10 &11 |
Restriction: | BSc (Wildlife Conservation Biology) or Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation students only |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Assumed Knowledge: | BIOLOGY 1101 or BIOLOGY 1401 or equivalent, BIOLOGY 1202 or BIOLOGY 1001 |
Assessment: | Quizzes, field identification skills, data management, project report |
Syllabus: |
This short intensive course, in the mid semester break, provides a basic understanding of the diversity of vertebrates and the policies, ethics and compliances associated with working on them. Specialist skills in the use of morphological, genetic and behavioural techniques used in the identification of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals will be taught. The course includes a 5-day field camp, during which field-based skills in trapping, handling, identification, tagging and collection of morphological data will be taught. This includes the use of modern techniques for remotely sensing the presence of wildlife. Students will develop skills necessary for biological surveys and undertaking field research involving vertebrates, and gain understanding of the ethical obligations when undertaking such research. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
---|---|---|---|
0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
---|---|---|---|---|
3710 | Mon 13/03/2017 | Fri 31/03/2017 | Fri 05/05/2017 | Fri 09/06/2017 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
13669 | LE01 | 35 | 11 | 10 Apr - 10 Apr | Monday | 9am - 12pm | Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room |
11 Apr - 11 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 12pm | Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room | ||||
12 Apr - 12 Apr | Wednesday | 9am - 12pm | Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room | ||||
13 Apr - 13 Apr | Thursday | 9am - 12pm | Benham, G25, Peter Martin Room | Note: This course has unique content and is restricted to BSc (Wildlife Conservation Biology) students only. | |||
Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
13671 | TU01 | 35 | 11 | 12 Apr - 12 Apr | Wednesday | 4pm - 6pm | Lower Napier, LG28, Lecture Theatre |
3 May - 17 May | Wednesday | 4pm - 6pm | Lower Napier, LG28, Lecture Theatre | ||||
31 May - 31 May | Wednesday | 4pm - 6pm | Lower Napier, LG28, Lecture Theatre | ||||
Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
13672 | WR01 | 35 | 11 | 10 Apr - 10 Apr | Monday | 4pm - 6pm | Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room |
Automatic Enrolment Class: Fieldwork | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
13668 | FL01 | 35 | 11 | 17 Apr - 21 Apr | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 9am - 5pm | |
Automatic Enrolment Class: Practical | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
13670 | PR01 | 35 | 11 | 10 Apr - 13 Apr | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 1pm - 4pm | The Braggs, 440, Laboratory |