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BIOL10010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Animal Biology and Evolution (BIOL10010)

Subject:
Biology
College:
Science
School:
Biology & Environment Science
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Adam Kane
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will cover the diversity of animal life from sponges to humans. We will discuss the role animals play in ecosystems, as parasites, and as agents of disease. Then we will describe how this animal diversity arose by detailing evolution by natural selection including the evidence for evolution in the fossil record. Finally, we will look inside these same organisms and identify some of the key physiological processes in animals. The lectures will be supported by a series of lab practicals where you will gain experience in microscopy, anatomy and dissection.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Distinguish between and explain the diversity within the major groups of animals.
2. Outline the importance of these groups to agriculture.
3. Describe the basic physiological processes in animals.
4. Outline the key concepts in evolution and explain the principles of natural and artificial selection.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

15
Autonomous Student Learning

86
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; lab work

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BIOL10120 - Cell Biology & Genetics (NUin), BIOL10140 - Life on Earth

Equivalents:
Animal Biology & Evol (BAgrSc) (BIOL1901)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Practical Skills Assessment: Lab reports Week 2, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): Final MCQ End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
75
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 1 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.

Campbell Biology, 12th Edition - Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky & Orr
Integrated Principles of Zoology 18th Edition - Hickman, C. et al.

Name Role
Dr Graham Hughes Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Darrin Hulsey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Gavin Stewart Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Holly English Tutor
Dr Zixia Huang Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 16 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Tues 12:00 - 14:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 17 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Tues 12:00 - 14:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 18 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Tues 12:00 - 14:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 20 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Tues 12:00 - 14:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 21 Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25 Tues 12:00 - 14:50
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