ANU - STUDYAT - Entomology

Offered By:

School of Botany and Zoology

Academic Career:

Undergraduate

Course Subject:

Biology

Offered in:

First Semester, 2008

Unit Value:

6 units

Course Description:

Entomology is the study of insects. This course examines insect biology with reference to other terrestrial invertebrates and covers major aspects of the morphology, physiology, life history and classification of insects. Research scientists from the CSIRO Division of Entomology provide further detail on some significant groups of insects and introduce current research topics in insect biology, biodiversity and conservation.

Indicative Assessment:

Assessment is based on an insect collection/curation assignment (40%) and a final theory exam (60%).

Workload:

Three 1-hour lectures each week and 3-hours of laboratory work in each of weeks 1-8.

Areas of Interest:

Botany and Zoology (Sciences)

Requisite Statement:

BIOL1009 and completion of 78 units towards a degree program, including 12 units from Biology B courses. BIOL2112 is recommended.

Science Group:

C

Academic Contact:

Dr John Trueman (BoZo)

Entomology BIOL3115 - Details