The course consists of four modules, each presented over a period of 7 weeks and each comprises of 42 lectures and 11 X 3 hours practicals. Each module is evaluated by tests, assignments, and a written examination.
MODULE ZOO211 - COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY [10 CREDITS]
EVALUATION
50% class mark + 50% examination mark.
CORE SYLLABUS
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Urogenital system
- Dissections of examples of various vertebrate groups
PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ZOO120 or by special consent of the Department.
MODULE ZOO221 - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY [10 CREDITS]
EVALUATION
50% class mark + 50% examination mark.
CORE SYLLABUS
- Energetics
- Thermal Physiology
- Osmotic Physiology
- Circulation
- Respiration
PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ZOO110, ZOO120 or by special consent of the Department.
MODULE ZOO231 - POPULATION ECOLOGY [10 CREDITS]
EVALUATION
50% class mark + 50% examination mark.
CORE SYLLABUS
- Population distribution and abundance
- Population dynamics
- Population growth
- Life histories
- Implications for nature reserve design
PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ZOO131 and ZOO141 or by special consent of the Department.
MODULE ZOO241 - COMMUNITY ECOLOGY [10 CREDITS]
EVALUATION
50% class mark + 50% examination mark.
CORE SYLLABUS
- Competition
- Exploitative interactions: predation, herbivory, parasites
- Mutualism
- Species abundance and diversity
- Interaction and community structures
- Production and energy flow
PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ZOO131, ZOO141 or by special consent of the Department.