KZA161 Biology of Animals

Provides an introduction to the scientific study of animals. There is a strong emphasis on developing skills in practical zoology and scientific writing; students are expected to participate in some group activities. They are introduced to the characteristics of the major invertebrate and vertebrate phyla from the perspective of an evolutionary interpretation of diversity. Lectures in comparative animal physiology, with an emphasis on Australian examples, provide a functional basis for an understanding of animal adaptations.

This unit replaces KPA150 Botany IG and KZA151 Zoology 1E which are no longer offered. Students wishing to study zoology at 2nd year level should enrol in both KZA161 and KPZ164.