First Year Subjects. The Department of Zoology contributes to three first year subjects: The first two subjects listed above are core subjects which you must undertake in order to be able to study Zoology at second and third year level. In addition, first year studies in Chemistry are recommended but not required. This means that a grounding in first-year Chemistry will be helpful, but is not essential for later study in Zoology. A student wishing to undertake 200-level studies in Zoology will normally complete first year Biology package which includes the above four core subjects (excluding 600-111) plus four electives. For students wishing to specialise in Zoology, the additional Biology subject is highly recommended (650-111 Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna). Other options include selected subjects offered by Earth Sciences, Geography, History & Philosophy of Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Optometry, Physics and Psychology. The structure of the B.Sc. would also allow a student to undertake a non-science study from another Faculty (e.g. a language) in their first year. All first year practical classes and tutorials for our first year subjects are conducted within the Biology Laboratory. For more information about Biology at Melbourne University including the laboratory facilities click here Second Year Subjects. The following subjects are coordinated by the Department of Zoology: Semester 1 Semester 2 - 654-218 Comparitive Animal Physiology (12.5 points)
- 654-219 Ecology (12.5 points)
Both semester 2 subjects are interdisciplinary, taught in collaboration with other departments
Third Year Subjects. The following subjects are coordinated by the Department of Zoology: Summer Semester Semester 1 Semester 2 The following subjects are taught in collaboration with other departments: Majors in Zoology. All students who have enrolled in the BSc, BASc or BSc combined courses are required to complete 50 points of a prescribed science major at the third (300) year level. Students who have an interest in 300-level Zoology subjects can major in one of several majors (listed below), and take additional subjects taught by this or other teaching departments. Each major prescribes a plan of subjects that take into account any pre-requisites. Choosing a major can be daunting if you are not entirely sure what you want to do. We recommend the Zoology major if you have broad interests, since this major provides the most flexible option for zoological subjects. It is worth remembering.... A major specifies no more than half the maximum number of points you can undertake in any year. This means that the remaining points can be made up from a combination of other subjects of your choice. It is possible, but not a requirement, to do more than one major, or to co-major in Biotechnology, Environmental Science or History and Philosophy of Science. The Faculty of Science entry in the Undergraduate Handbook provides more details about Majors. The Department of Zoology has a primary teaching role in the following majors.
Click on the zoology major of interest for a subject course plan. - Zoology
Provides the greatest flexibility and choice of zoological subjects - Conservation and Australian Wildlife
Provides an emphasis on conservation biology and the biology of the Australian fauna, with a consideration of management practices - Ecology
Provides an emphasis on population and community ecology of animals and plants, with some focus on marine systems - Environmental Science
This co-major, which provides analytical skills in environmental studies, must be undertaken in conjunction with another major - Marine Biology
Provides an emphasis on the biology of marine plants and animals, with a particular focus on marine ecology - Reproduction and Development
Provides an emphasis on the reproductive and developmental biology of animals. If you are interested in undertaking further studies in Zoology, our department has an active research programme in the following areas: Research may be concerned with animals in their natural environments, in the laboratory, or a combination of the two. Modern biology uses molecular techniques, sophisticated instrumentation and information technology to study all levels of organisation, from the cell through to animal populations and communities. We also emphasise an objective and quantitative experimental approach, so the use of modern analytical and statistical techniques form an important aspect of zoological research training. |
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