ENV BIOL 2503 - Zoology II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENV BIOL 2503 Course Zoology II Coordinating Unit School of Earth and Environmental Sci(Inactive) Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Assumed Knowledge BIOLOGY 1101 & BIOLOGY 1201 or BIOLOGY 1202 Assessment Practical work, essay, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr John Jennings
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Understand the diversity and evolutionary relationships of animals 2 Explain the basic structure and function of different groups of invertebrates and vertebrates 3 Identify common organisms to broad groups (e.g. Phyla) 4 Explain the mechanical function of the skeleton 5 Describe principles of gas exchange and energetics of animals 6 Synthesise and evaluate information from readings to write an essay University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,3,4,5,6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3,6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2,4,5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2,3,5,6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text book: Hickman CP, LS Roberts, SL Keen, A Larson, DJ Eisenhour. 2012. Animal Diversity. 6th ed. McGraw-Hill. (Editions 4 and 5 may be available second hand)
Recommended Resources
Laboratory coats are compulsory in practical sessions.Online Learning
Additional resources (e.g. further reading material) will be provided in lectures and on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course consists of:- 3 X 1-hour lectures per week
- 1 X 3-hour practicals for 8 weeks
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required for the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week Lecture Lab Class Week 1 1-3. Diversity, life histories and the ecology and evolution of animals Introduction to Microscopy & Scientific Illustration Week 2 Public Holiday 4 & 5: Colony forming organisms No practical Week 3 6. Parasitism, Parasites & Parasitology 7.Platyhelminthes 8. Nematodes Week 4 9. Essay topic and essay writing 10. Crustaceans 11. Chelicerates Parasitology: Platyhelminthes & Nematoda Week 5 12. Myriapoda 13 & 14 Insects Adaptive Radiation & Diversity in the Insecta Week 6 15. Polychaetes and echinoderms 16. Alternative reproductive strategies. No Lecture Friday Molluscs: squid dissection Week 7 17,18,19. Biogeography of fishes and other animals No practical Week 8 20. Tetrapod origins, amphibians 21. Reptile origins, turtles 22. Lizards and snakes No practial Week 9 23. The origin of birds & mammals 24. Living birds 25. Living mammals Vertebrate Evolution Week 10 26. Energy flow through organisms 27. Ectotherms and endotherms 28. Patterns of behaviour and metabolic basis Functional Morphology of Vertebrates Week 11 29. Locomotion 30. Ecological energetics I 31. Ecological energetics II Functional Morphology of Vertebrates Week 12 No lecture Monday 32. Essay feedback & exam information No lecture Friday Functional Morphology of Vertebrates -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes Hurdle (Yes/No) Outcome assessed/achieved Practical reports and self-directed field exercises Formative/Summative 40% Yes (40%) 1-5 Essay Formative 20% Yes (40%) 1-6 Theory Exam Formative 40% No 1-5 Assessment Related Requirements
Students will be required to submit their work for the practicals which are formally assessed at the completion of the practical, e.g. Mollusca and Functional Morphology, or show their work to either the academic in charge of the practical or the demonstrator and have them sign off that it has been satisfactorily completed (e.g. Microscopy, Parasitology, Insects, Vertebrate evolution).
To pass this course students must attain at least 40% for the practical reports and self-directed field exercises. Students who do not attain the minimum in each case, will not be offered an additional assessment.Assessment Detail
Practical reports (total of 20% of course grades)
Two practical reports are to be handed up for assessment: the mollusc practical at the end of each practical; and the functional morphology prac which covers the last three weeks of the semester.
Self-directed field exercises (total of 20% of course grades)
There are two self-directed field exercises each worth 10% that students should complete in their own time. One is related to rocky reef invertebrates and the other to backyard arthropods. Both will expose students to a diversity of organisms, allow them to use a variety of methods for observing/collecting organisms and help them to collate observations and information related to different organisms.
Essay (total of 20% of course grades)
A 1500-2000 word essay forms part of the assessment. Further details on the essay topic and guidelines for writing essays including information on the format and style will be provided in the tutorial.
Requirements for practical reports and the essay should be guided by Cargill, M & Bellotti, M. (2004) Written communication in the agricultural and natural resource sciences, 39 p. [electronic resource]Exam (total of 40% of course grades)
The final assessment component involves a two-hour exam (40% weight) drawing on lectures, the textbook and practical work. Further details on the format of the exam and types of questions will be provided in the final lecture.
Submission
Practical reports: Practical reports must be accompanied by a signed cover sheet available from the course website or Jordan Building laboratories and submitted by the due date (see above). The two practical reports (Parasitology: Platyhelminthes & Nematoda prac, and Mollusca: squid dissection prac) which are due at the end of the laboratory session can be handed into the box in the laboratory in the Jordan Building.
The arthropod self-directed field exercise (collection and report) must be handed in at the laboratory in the Jordan Building. The marine invertebrate self-directed field exercise and functional morphology practical report are to be placed in the course box in the Mawson Building.
Extensions for Assessment Tasks: Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Coordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from: http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/current/
Late submission of assessmentsIf an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days or more late without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the mark.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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