Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module will give you an insight into the wonderful world of animals. It is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology so that it will allow you to explore the diversity of animals in the world in which we live. You will consider the differences in the main body systems between the different taxonomic groups and investigate the weird and wonderful examples of both vertebrate and invertebrate life through lectures, lab work and practical work.
Aims
The module will introduce key differences in the anatomy and physiology of a range of animal body systems and will be supported by specific examples.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/lsc-10081/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
identify the key evolutionary steps that have led to the diversity of extant animals and range of taxonomic groups: 2describe the mechanisms of transport in a range of animal groups: 1compare the different forms of digestion in a range of animals: 1compare different nervous systems in a range of animals and describe how these are utilised both as special senses and for communication: 1describe methods of reproduction in different groups of animals: 1communicate scientific theories via a biological concept: 2
Tutorials: 11 hoursPracticals/lab work: 8 hours10x 4 hours engagement with asynchronous topics (40 hours).Online Workbooks: 15 hoursPreparation for labs/practicals: 12 hoursGroup presentation preparation: 10 hoursIndependent Study: 204 hours
This module is compulsory for single hons Biology students but would only be open to BSc Natural Science Level 4 as an elective module therefore would have a co-requisite of students only being able to select it as an elective if NAT-10001 is also being taken.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Computer Task weighted 80%Online WorkbooksThis assessment asks you to reflect on practicals you will have completed either within this module, or within LSC-10087. After each associated practical session you will be asked to complete an online, question-based workbook that might include practical results, data analysis and graphical representation as well as application of theoretical knowledge.
The first workbook will be formative to give you a chance to practice this assessment and gain feedback.
The remaining 5 workbooks will be summative. Each will carry equal weighting and the overall mark for this assessment will be your average score across all 5.
Each workbook is expected to take approximately 3 hours to complete.
2: Poster Presentation weighted 20%Peer-assessed group poster or presentationYou will produce a group presentation using either a poster or powerpoint based on the anatomical and physiological adaptations of your allocated taxa.
It will be approximately 10 minutes in length. This will be completed in small groups of 3 to 4 students and will be both peer-assessed and assessed by the tutor. All groups will be given a tutor mark and a mark by the rest of the group based on your contribution. The tutor mark will contribute 80% and the peer mark, 20%.