ZOOL30007 Experimental Animal Behaviour
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is ZOOL30007 hard?
ZOOL30007: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
Running your own group research project on animal behaviour, from hypothesis to stats and reports.
After it you can
- Design a rigorous behaviour study
- Analyse data with statistical inference
- Give peer feedback on reports
What you need first
MAST20031 and (BIOL20001 or ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005)
Take in the same semester or earlier
ZOOL30006
- MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data
- BIOL20001 Evolution: Making Sense Of Life
- ECOL20003 Ecology
- ZOOL20005 Animal Structure and Function
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Projects 20%, Presentations 40%, Reports and essays 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2014–2019)
- It is a research project subject with no lectures. Very time-consuming but rewarding.
- Your experience depends heavily on your group and project; one reviewer advises switching early if it is not working.
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Quick answers
- When is ZOOL30007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ZOOL30007?
- Needs MAST20031 and (BIOL20001 or ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005). Must be taken before or alongside it: ZOOL30006.
- Does ZOOL30007 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 20%, Presentations 40%, Reports and essays 40%.
- Is ZOOL30007 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: It is a research project subject with no lectures. Very time-consuming but rewarding.
- What do students say about ZOOL30007?
- It is a research project subject with no lectures. Very time-consuming but rewarding. Your experience depends heavily on your group and project; one reviewer advises switching early if it is not working.
- How many class hours a week does ZOOL30007 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ZOOL30007 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, 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.
- What can I take after ZOOL30007?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example PHYS30012.
- Can I rate ZOOL30007?
- 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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