BIOL2002K Animal Biology

Academic Year 2023/2024

There has been estimated that over 7 million animal species are living on our planet. In BIOL2002K we will explore the diversity of animals from invertebrates to vertebrates, and highlight the unique features that distinguish animals from viruses, bacteria, fungi and plants. We will study the physiology of animals, including the digestive systems, transport systems, excretory systems and reproductive systems. We will also investigate how animals develop from embryos, how they defend against infections and diseases, and how they sense and interact with environments.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1). describe the basic features that distinguish animals from other organisms;
2). outline the different groups of animals;
3). describe the basic physiology of animals, including digestive, transport, excretory and reproductive systems;
4). understand the developmental processes of animals;
5). explain how animals defend against infectious diseases;
6). understand the social behaviours of animals for survival.

Indicative Module Content:

Lecture 1: Introduction to Animal Biology
Lecture 2: Invertebrates
Lecture 3: Vertebrates
Lecture 4: The Animal Body
Lecture 5: Animal Digestive Systems
Lecture 6: Animal Transport Systems
Lecture 7: Animal Excretory Systems
Lecture 8: Animal Reproductive Systems
Lecture 9: Development in Animals
Lecture 10: Animal Defences against Infections
Lecture 11: Sensation and Movement in Animals
Lecture 12: Review

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Practical

15
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and workshops&practicals
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
Please note that this module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses.


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: End-of-term final examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

80
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Midterm Quiz Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be given to the class, post assessment, for assignments, practicals and midterm quiz.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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