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AESC20050

Academic Year 2021/2022

Applied Zoology (AESC20050)

Subject:
Agricultural&Environmental Sci
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Dara Stanley
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This introductory module provides an overview of the biology and ecology of vertebrate and invertebrate animal groups of agricultural, environmental and conservation interest. The following topics will be covered: I. Introduction to the classification, biology and ecology of the Phylum Arthropoda: structure and function of arthropod anatomy; developmental biology; sensory perception; communication and host recognition; basis of crop pest resistance; practical recognition of arthropod groups. II. Introduction to selected non-arthropod invertebrate groups of agricultural importance (Oligochaeta, Nematoda, Gastropoda): classification, diversity, biology, ecology, importance, practical recognition. III. Introduction to the biology and ecology of vertebrates: identification, ecology, and agricultural and environmental relevance of selected species of birds and mammals. Places on this module are limited (35) by laboratory facilities.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:- Describe the biology, ecology and economic importance of major animal groups;- Identify in the field, the major groups of economically and environmentally important animals in terrestrial habitats;- Explain the role and significance of beneficial animal groups in ecosystems.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Lectures

24
Practical

20
Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures, case-based learning, lab/studio work

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students are required to have passed 1st year Biology courses (BIOL 10010 and BIOL 10030) or equivalent


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
AESC30210 - Plant Protection - Pests

Equivalents:
Applied Zoology (ERM20060)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Lab based assignments/reports throughout the trimester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40

 No
Examination: End of semester examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

60

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Tara Dirilgen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Mary Kelly-Quinn Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Barry John McMahon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Olaf Schmidt Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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