Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
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: 1,2,6describe the mechanisms of transport in a range of animal groups: 2compare the different forms of digestion in a range of animals: 3,5compare different nervous systems in a range of animals and describe how these are utilised both as special senses and for communication: 1,2,4describe methods of reproduction in different groups of animals: 5communicate scientific theories via a biological concept: 1,2,4,6
Active learning hours:Tutorials: 11 hoursPracticals/lab work: 11 hours45 hours active learning sessions and engagement with directed tasksOnline Workbooks: 15 hoursPreparation for labs/practicals: 12 hoursGroup presentation preparation: 10 hoursIndependent Study: 196 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 16%Assessed Workbook - Locust dissectionThere are 6 online workbooks on the module, the first workbook will be formative allowing you to have a practice at this assessment and get some feedback. The remaining 5 online workbooks will summative. Each will carry equal weighting.
This first summative online workbook will be based on the locust dissection practical.
2: Computer Task weighted 16%Assessed Workbook - Hydra dissectionThis online workbook will be based on the hydra dissection practical.
3: Computer Task weighted 16%Assessed Workbook - owl pellet dissectionThis online workbook will be based on the owl pellet dissection practical.
4: Computer Task weighted 16%Assessed Workbook - insect choice chambersThis online workbook will be based on the insect choice chambers practical.
5: Computer Task weighted 16%Assessed Workbook - fish dissectionThis online workbook will be based on the locust dissection practical.
6: 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 both be 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%