SLE315 - Comparative Animal Physiology

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(Online, W)
Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SBB315

EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

P Jones

Prerequisite:

One of SBB204, SLE204, SBB211, SLE211, SQB232, SLE232, SQB255 or SLE255

Contact hours:

Warrnambool students: 1 x 2 hour lecture per fortnight

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit compares the physiological adaptations of animals in the context of environment, lifestyle and evolutionary history. Examples, which are drawn from a wide range of animal taxa, focus on adaptations of animals living in challenging environments. Topics include respiration, salt and water balance, temperature regulation, metabolism and animal size, locomotion and sensory organs.

Assessment

Virtual laboratory report 20%, DSO mid-trimester class test 30%, examination 50%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$565$565$1006$3450$3260

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.