LSC-10081 - Animal Biology

Coordinator: Victoria Harris Tel: +44 1782 7 33056

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Level: Level 4

Credits: 30

Study Hours: 300

School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Barred Combinations

Description for 2020/21

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 body systems and will be supported by specific examples.

Intended Learning Outcomes

identify the key evolutionary steps that have led to the diversity of extant animals and range of taxonomic groups: 2
describe the mechanisms of transport in a range of animal groups: 1,2
compare the different forms of digestion in a range of animals: 1,2
compare different nervous systems in a range of animals and describe how these are utilised both as special senses and for communication: 1,2
describe methods of reproduction in different groups of animals: 1,2
communicate scientific theories via a biological concept: 1,2

Study hours

Lectures: 30 hours
Practicals/lab work: 18 hours
Online Workbooks: 12 hours
Preparation for labs/practicals: 36 hours
Group presentation preparation: 10 hours
Preparation for lectures: 60 hours
Wider Reading: 134 hours

School Rules

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: Online Tasks weighted 80%
Online Workbooks
After each practical/tutorial session there will be a series of online questions for you to answer about the task you have just completed. You must complete all workbooks however your highest FOUR marks will contribute to your grade. Workbooks might include practical results, data analysis and graphical representation as well as application of theoretical knowledge. Each workbook is expected to take approximately 1 hour to complete.

2: Poster Presentation weighted 20%
Peer-assessed group poster or presentation
You 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.

LSC-10081 - Module Specification School of Life Sciences Faculty of Natural Sciences

LSC-10081 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences