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ZOOL223 Animal Physiology

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.

Paper title Animal Physiology
Paper code ZOOL223
Subject Zoology
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,141.35
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite
CELS 191 and (BIOL 112 or (HUBS 191 or HUBS 192 with at least a B pass))
Schedule C
Science
Contact

zoology.200@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Associate Professor Mark Lokman
Dr Paul Szyszka
Dr Sheri Johnson
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.

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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 28, 41
Thursday 09:00-09:50 28-34, 36-41
Friday 09:00-09:50 29-34, 36-41

Practical

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 14:00-16:50 29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 40
A2 Wednesday 14:00-16:50 29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 40

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 11:00-12:50 29-30, 32, 34, 37