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

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 18 September 2024

LSC-10081 - Animal Biology
Coordinator: Nawroz Kareem Room: 304 Tel: +44 1782 7 33671
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

NA

Barred Combinations

NA

Description for 2024/25

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 List
Any 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: 1,2,3,4,5
Identify the key physiological systems in a variety of invertebrate groups and understand their evolutionary significance: 1,5
Describe the mechanisms of transport in a range of animal groups: 2,5
Compare the different forms of digestion in a range of animals: 3,5
Compare different nervous systems in a range of animals and describe how these are utilised both as special senses and for communication: 4,5
Describe methods of reproduction in different groups of animals: 5
Communicate scientific theories via a biological concept: 1,2,3,4,5

Study hours

Active learning hours:
Trip: 8 hours
Workbooks sessions: 5 hours
Weekly sessions (4 hr/ week): 44 hours
Practicals/lab work (3 hr/ session): 15 hours
Online drop-in sessions (1 hr/ workbook): 4 hours
Introduction to the presentation assessment: 2 hours
Online drop-in sessions to support presentation assessment: 1 hour
45 hours active learning sessions and engagement with directed tasks
Online Workbooks: 15 hours
Preparation for labs/practicals: 12 hours
Group presentation preparation: 10 hours
Independent Study: 139 hours

School Rules

This module is compulsory for Bioveterinary science, and 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: Workbook weighted 20%
Assessed Workbook One - Major systems in invertebrates
Online workbook assessment based on major invertebrate systems comprising a variety of question types including Short Answer Questions, Multiple-Choice Questions, Problem-Solving Exercises, Case Studies/Scenarios, Reflective Questions, Practical Tasks, Essay-Type Questions, and Data Interpretation. Opportunities for formative assessment are also provided.

2: Workbook weighted 20%
Assessed Workbook Two - Transport systems
Online workbook assessment based on transport systems (circulatory system and excretory system) comprising a variety of question types including Short Answer Questions, Multiple-Choice Questions, Problem-Solving Exercises, Case Studies/Scenarios, Reflective Questions, Practical Tasks, Essay-Type Questions, and Data Interpretation. Opportunities for formative assessment are also provided.

3: Workbook weighted 20%
Assessed Workbook Three- Digestive system
Online workbook assessment based on digestive systems, comprising a variety of question types including Short Answer Questions, Multiple-Choice Questions, Problem-Solving Exercises, Case Studies/Scenarios, Reflective Questions, Practical Tasks, Essay-Type Questions, and Data Interpretation. Opportunities for formative assessment are also provided.

4: Workbook weighted 20%
Assessed Workbook Four - Nervous system
Online workbook assessment based on nervous systems, comprising a variety of question types including Short Answer Questions, Multiple-Choice Questions, Problem-Solving Exercises, Case Studies/Scenarios, Reflective Questions, Practical Tasks, Essay-Type Questions, and Data Interpretation. Opportunities for formative assessment are also provided.

5: Presentation weighted 20%
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 assessed by tutors.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 18 September 2024