Unit information: Zoology 1 for Psychology and Zoology Programme in 2008/09

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Unit name Zoology 1 for Psychology and Zoology Programme
Unit code BIOL15000
Credit points 40
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Dr. Goldsmith
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

A-level Biology

Co-requisites

Psychology and Zoology programme

School/department School of Biological Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Life Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

Evolution, speciation and diversity. Relationships and diversity of animal groups (invertebrates and vertebrates). Evolution and phylogeny of vertebrates. Vertebrate neurobiology, developmental biology and physiology. Ecology: description of natural communities; interactions within communities. Exploitation and management of natural and agricultural ecosystems.