This subject provides a comprehensive overview of the biology of birds. This includes the structure and function of feathers, the skeletal, muscle and physiological adaptations allowing flight, the highly efficient respiratory, circulatory, gastrointestinal and excretory systems, and the structure of the brain and sensory organs that influence bird behaviour. Special attention is paid to how the anatomy and physiology has evolved differently across species to support endurance and to allow birds to survive in a particular environment. During the second part of this subject, students will gain in-depth knowledge about the main, annual events that marks a bird's life: reproduction, moult and migration. On completion of this subject, students will know and understand the fundamentals of bird biology and be able to apply this knowledge to further study bird ecology, evolution, behaviour and conservation.
HD/FL
One session
School of Environmental Sciences
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of BIO430 in Session 1 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.