BIOEB302-23B (HAM)

Advanced Zoology

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Ecology, Biodiversity and Animal Behaviour

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Ian Duggan

Ian Duggan
4703
R.2.11
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ian.duggan@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Ang McGaughran

Ang McGaughran
5046
R.2.22
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angela.mcgaughran@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper concentrates on topics relating to the functional biology and diversity of animal life from an evolutionary perspective. In the first term we discuss a range of topics on invertebrates; the second term tells the story of the history and evolutionary relationships of vertebrates.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught through lectures and four laboratories.

Lectures:

These are provided as live, in person lectures (which are also recorded).

Practical classes:

Fri 2.10-5.00 pm R.1.10

These are not held every week. The labs are arranged to avoid conflicts with practicals for BIOEB301 Advanced Animal Behaviour.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate the value of critical reasoning in understanding animals in light of evolutionary theory
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  • Describe selected aspects of the history and diversity of animal life
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  • Explain with detailed examples the processes of long-term evolutionary adaptation and extinction
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Course work - 60% (comprises two in-class tests worth 10% each; 4 lab reports totaling 24%; and a poster project worth 16%). Final exam 40%.

For further details on assessment, see the paper page on Moodle.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Test 1
16 Aug 2023
9:00 AM
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
2. Test 2
11 Oct 2023
9:00 AM
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Poster Assignment
8 Sep 2023
5:00 PM
16
4. Lab Reports
24
  • Other:
5. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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