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    Overview

    A comparative view of development, reproduction, metamorphosis, brains and sensory systems in different animal groups.

    A comparative view of development, reproduction, metamorphosis, brains and sensory systems in different animal groups. Students will design and conduct experimental research and present their findings.

    About this paper

    Paper title Animal Physiology
    Subject Zoology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    CELS 191 and (BIOL 112 or (HUBS 191 or HUBS 192 or PTWY 131 with at least a B pass))
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact

    zoology.200@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Lecturers:

    Dr Paul Szyszka

    Dr Bart Geurten

    Dr Sheri Johnson (ZOOL223 convenor)

    Teaching fellows:

    Dr Anne Besson

    Dr George Pickerell (ZOOL223 coordinator)

    Dr Sheena Townsend

    Paper Structure

    Instruction is delivered via a combination of lectures, labs, a research project and assigned readings.

    Teaching Arrangements

    Two lectures a week and one lab per fortnight. Learning is supported with scheduled tutorials and online learning modules.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Appropriate resources are provided via Blackboard or in class.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this paper students are expected to have:

    • gained a general knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of reproduction and development across a range of animal groups
    • developed their ability to individually to source scientific knowledge and to communicate ideas effectively in written form
    • demonstrated an ability to work as a member of a team to design and run simple experiments
    • gained experience in the use of statistical analysis to support research findings
    • considered some of the social, ethical and cultural issues surrounding animal physiology and will be encouraged to formulate their own opinions on some of these issues

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 12:00-12:50 29, 42
    Thursday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 14:00-16:50 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41
    A2 Wednesday 14:00-16:50 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 11:00-12:50 30-31, 33, 35, 38, 41
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