SLE204 - Animal Diversity
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| Enrolment modes: | (B, G) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBB204 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Veenstra |
| Prerequisite: | SLE111 or SLE132 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 6 x 3 hour practical classes per trimester. |
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Content
This course of animal evolution is illustrated by examining aspects of the biology of a range of animal phyla. Major themes are: the development of multicellularity; important aspects of body plan including body layers, body cavities and metameric segmentation; and adaptation to particular environments and lifestyles. The evolutionary succession of major invertebrate and vertebrate animal groups is discussed.Assessment
Practical test 40%, pre-lab quizzes 10%, mid-trimester test 25%, final test 25%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $3623 | $3384 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.