ZOOL30009 Field Ecology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
- 10% group work
Is ZOOL30009 hard?
ZOOL30009: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task, 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A field research project in ecology, usually in the Daintree Rainforest, from design to reporting.
After it you can
- Collect field data as a team
- Test hypotheses with statistics
- Present results in talks and reports
What you need first
MAST20031 and (ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005 or BIOL20001)
- MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data
- ECOL20003 Ecology
- ZOOL20005 Animal Structure and Function
- BIOL20001 Evolution: Making Sense Of Life
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 15%, Presentations 10%, Projects 75%
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Quick answers
- When is ZOOL30009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ZOOL30009?
- Needs MAST20031 and (ECOL20003 or ZOOL20005 or BIOL20001).
- Does ZOOL30009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 15%, Presentations 10%, Projects 75%.
- How many class hours a week does ZOOL30009 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take ZOOL30009 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.
- Can I rate ZOOL30009?
- 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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