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SCENV2100 - Australian Fauna
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<p>This unit introduces students to the vertebrate and invertebrate fauna of Australia. Students examine taxonomy, ecology, behaviour, life-history strategies, adaptations and evolutionary origins of Australian fauna. Through laboratory and field-based activities, students develop practical skills in identifying fauna, collecting ecological data and communicating scientific findings in formats used by industry and government agencies.</p>
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<p>Students investigate the key vertebrate taxa of Australia, as well as a broad coverage of the invertebrate fauna. There is an emphasis on describing the distinct features, life history characteristics and ecology of the major taxa. Through practical exercises and field-based observation, students apply and demonstrate their developing knowledge and skills to identify, classify and investigate the ecology of Australian fauna. The knowldege gained is collated and evaluated to construct pieces of scientific output that are typically used by industry and government agencies.<br>
•Origins, taxonomy, zoogeography and ecology of Australian fauna.<br>
•Life history strategies, behaviour and adaptations of Australian fauna.<br>
•Identification of key Australian fauna.<br>
•Observation and survey of Australian fauna.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the vertebrate and invertebrate fauna of Australia. Students examine taxonomy, ecology, behaviour, life-history strategies, adaptations and evolutionary origins of Australian fauna. Through laboratory and field-based activities, students develop practical skills in identifying fauna, collecting ecological data and communicating scientific findings in formats used by industry and government agencies.</p>
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<p>Students investigate the key vertebrate taxa of Australia, as well as a broad coverage of the invertebrate fauna. There is an emphasis on describing the distinct features, life history characteristics and ecology of the major taxa. Through practical exercises and field-based observation, students apply and demonstrate their developing knowledge and skills to identify, classify and investigate the ecology of Australian fauna. The knowldege gained is collated and evaluated to construct pieces of scientific output that are typically used by industry and government agencies.<br> •Origins, taxonomy, zoogeography and ecology of Australian fauna.<br> •Life history strategies, behaviour and adaptations of Australian fauna.<br> •Identification of key Australian fauna.<br> •Observation and survey of Australian fauna.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2100">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1001" target="_blank">SCENV1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1002" target="_blank">SCENV1002</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse and explain key concepts of Australian fauna, including taxonomy, zoogeography, evolutionary trends and adaptive mechanisms.</p>
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<p>Apply scientific reasoning and appropriate methods to investigate Australian fauna, focusing on classification, ecology and life-history strategies.</p>
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<p>Conduct field and laboratory investigations of Australian fauna using scientific methods and interpret ecological data to reach evidence-based conclusions.</p>
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<p>Communicate scientific findings related to Australian fauna clearly and professionally using appropriate written, oral and visual formats.</p>
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<p>Integrate scientific knowledge to explain how behavioural, physiological and reproductive adaptations influence ecological interactions and conservation in Australian fauna.</p>
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<p>Laboratory and tutorial exercises</p>
<p>Worksheets</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Field based research project</p>
<p>Written and oral report</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
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<p>Australian fauna taxa profile</p>
<p>Online science communication resource</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
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Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050901 - Land, Parks and Wildlife Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2100">View unit fees</a>
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