Module Provider: |
AMS |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Miss
FM
Mazet |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To provide the student with an understanding of the morphological diversity of invertebrates, with an emphasis on diversity at the phylum level, and their phylogenetic relationships |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:
Describe the major defining characteristics of the major animal phyla
Explain the principles underpinning higher-level classification of the invertebrates
Identify invertebrate animals to phylum level
Interpretation of invertebrate anatomy
Describe aspects of the functional biology of major groups. |
Additional outcomes:
Students will enhance their skills of interpretation, observation, manipulation, presentation and recording through practical handling of live, fixed and sectioned material. |
Outline content:
The Lecture Content explains the three major grades of body organisation in animals, and treats each major phylum sequentially, dealing with their defining characteristics, the diversity of body form within the phylum, principal adaptations and relationships to other phyla. Animal evolution and sources of evidence for animal relationships are also covered.
The Practical Content covers: observations of living invertebrate animals, focusing on the relation between body plan and functions such as locomotion; dissection of selected invertebrate species; examination of fixed and sectioned material to observe key characteristics of particular phyla. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Two lectures per week, plus reading of suggested references. A two hour practical class each week, each involving any or all of: dissection, microscopy, observation, recording. Observation of specimens in Cole Museum. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
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| Lectures |
18 |
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| Practicals |
18 |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
4 hrs for assessment |
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| Total hours |
40 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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Practical notebooks |
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Assessment:
Coursework
This course is entirely assessed by coursework. 20% of the final mark will be based on attendance and submission of specified material for practicals in a practical notebook; 20% will be based on a one-hour practical test at the end of term; and 60% will be based on a one-and-a-half hour multiple choice examination(50 questions) at the end of term.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September only |
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