ZOOL30006 Animal Behaviour
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ZOOL30006 hard?
ZOOL30006: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
Why animals behave as they do: mating, parenting, cooperation and more, shaped by selection.
After it you can
- Explain behaviour from mechanistic and evolutionary views
- Choose a fitting study method
- Explain animal behaviour to different audiences
What you need first
ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005 or ZOOL20006
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Presentations 30%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2014–2022)
- Ongoing assessment dominates: readings carry marks and the exam is only about 30%.
- Keep up with lectures and readings; readings can be long and it is easy to fall behind.
- Some found the content dry, and the weekly polls sometimes have confusing wording.
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Quick answers
- When is ZOOL30006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ZOOL30006?
- Needs ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005 or ZOOL20006.
- Does ZOOL30006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Presentations 30%, Final exam 40%.
- Is ZOOL30006 hard?
- From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: Ongoing assessment dominates: readings carry marks and the exam is only about 30%.
- What do students say about ZOOL30006?
- Ongoing assessment dominates: readings carry marks and the exam is only about 30%. Keep up with lectures and readings; readings can be long and it is easy to fall behind. Some found the content dry, and the weekly polls sometimes have confusing wording.
- How many class hours a week does ZOOL30006 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ZOOL30006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ZOOL30006?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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