Key facts
UNE unit code: ZOOL222
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- Year Long 1 - On Campus
- Year Long 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 2
Unit information
This unit builds upon the real world research and career-based experiences for Bachelor of Zoology students introduced in ZOOL111.
The unit aims to further develop and enhance your transferable skills in zoology. You will learn how zoological research is undertaken by learning from professional zoologists in seminars, tutorials, and through hands-on field, laboratory and/or workplace experience.
The unit focuses on important skills for your future employability as a graduate, including communication, teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking. You will keep a portfolio of your key skills, reflect on your ongoing development and keep a record of your self-evaluation over the progression of the course.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Year Long 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Year Long 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Bachelor of Zoology students should aim to enrol in ZOOL222 in their second year of study.
Students undertaking their final year of study can concurrently enrol in ZOOL222 and ZOOL333.
The School of Environmental and Rural Science considers all practical/laboratory/tutorial activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory/tutorial classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a strong understanding of the research process in zoology;
- demonstrate specialist knowledge, research and communication skills that contribute to life-long application as a career zoologist; and
- experience the research environment through situated learning (learning in context)
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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