Detailed Information
Diversity of animals from unicellular protista to mammals. Role of animals in ecosystems, as parasites, agents of disease etc. Key physiological processes in animals. Origin and nature of diversity. Evidence for evolution. Natural selection. Microevolution. Speciation.
Lectures: Mondays, 11:00 - 12:00 and Thursdays 11:00 – 12:00
Tutorials: no tutorials
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7 May – Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Jan-Robert Baars