ZOOL30006 Animal Behaviour

ZOOL30006 Animal Behaviour (University of Melbourne): rated 4.4/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.

ZOOL30006 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Zoology. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 动物行为学

Type: Undergraduate subject

Subject area: Zoology

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This subject explores how natural and sexual selection have shaped the intriguing and often bizarre behaviours of animals. Topics include resource competition, predator avoidance, communication, mate choice, parental care, cooperation, sexual conflict, and the role of genes, hormones and learning.

ZOOL30006 student reviews, difficulty and workload

ZOOL30006 has 5 scored reviews: overall 4.4/5 · usefulness 4.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.4 stars).

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ZOOL30006 FAQ

Q: Is ZOOL30006 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 4.4/5, overall 4.4/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches ZOOL30006, and when is it offered?

A: ZOOL30006 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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