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Examination Document for Zoology Module, Academic Year 2010/2011, Exams of Zoology

Information about the examinations for the environmental zoology module during the academic year 2010/2011. It includes the exam codes, module codes, exam duration, and instructions for the exam questions. The questions cover topics such as synapsid reptiles, grey squirrel damage, biogeographic range shifts, and stock assessment in international fisheries management.

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Semester Il Examinations 2010/ 2011
Exam Code(s)
4BS2, 4 EV2
Exam(s)
4th Undenominated Science, 4th Environmental Science
Module Code(s)
Z0408 and Z0403
Module(s)
Environmental Zoology
Paper No.
1
External Examiner(s)
Professor M. Davies
Internal Examiner(s)
*Professor W. Arthur
Dr. C. Lawton
Dr. T. K. McCarthy
Dr. A.M. Power
Instructions:
Answer four questions
Duration
3 hrs
No. of Pages
2
Department(s)
Zoology
1. Describe the synapsid reptile group Theriodonta, highlighting the
evolution of mammalian characteristics up to and including the Suborder
Cynodontia.
2. Either: Give an account of the bark stripping damage caused by grey
squirrels, and how this problem can be controlled. How does this
management differ from the measures taken to protect the red squirrel?
Or: Describe the evolutionary origins of the major marine mammal
groups and discuss the interactions of each group with humans.
p.t.o.
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Semester Il Examinations 2010/ 2011

Exam Code(s) 4BS2, 4 EV Exam(s) 4 th^ Undenominated Science, 4th^ Environmental Science Module Code(s) Z0408 and Z Module(s) Environmental Zoology Paper No. 1 External Examiner(s) Professor M. Davies Internal Examiner(s) *Professor W. Arthur Dr. C. Lawton Dr. T. K. McCarthy Dr. A.M. Power

Instructions: Answer four questions

Duration 3 hrs

No. of Pages 2 Department(s) Zoology

  1. Describe the synapsid reptile group Theriodonta, highlighting the evolution of mammalian characteristics up to and including the Suborder Cynodontia.
  2. Either: Give an account of the bark stripping damage caused by grey squirrels, and how this problem can be controlled. How does this management differ from the measures taken to protect the red squirrel? Or: Describe the evolutionary origins of the major marine mammal groups and discuss the interactions of each group with humans. p.t.o.
  1. How important are biotic interactions when modelling biogeographic range shifts due to global warming? Use examples from the literature to support your answer.
  2. Write an essay on ‘Stock Assessment’ and how this is incorporated into international fisheries management strategy.
  3. Discuss the biogeography of Ireland's freshwater fish fauna.
  4. Write an essay on either thermal stratification of lakes or anthropogenic impacts on Ireland's freshwater habitats.