Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Zoology

Zoology is a fundamental biological discipline that forms the basis of many applied animal science subjects. Students will explore the animal kingdom and study a range of topics such as physiology, genetics, evolution, ecology, animal behaviour and data interpretation along with animal taxonomy and phylogenetics. Students will explore evolutionary processes and adaptations, including natural selection and the associated DNA coding. This is used to support the study of taxonomy and classification, animal form and function, ecology and environmental impact. Students will look at hierarchical organisation, from molecules to cells, to tissues to organisms, to populations to ecosystems. Students will also be trained in the identification of a significant range of species using a variety of methods. Furthermore, students will learn to manage and handle taxonomic data and apply their findings to the broader issues of conservation.