ZOOL20030 Principles of Zoology

Academic Year 2024/2025

Modern Zoology is a wide-ranging subject that deals with all aspects of animals from genetics and cell biology to ecology and behaviour. This module introduces the breadth and relevance of the discipline and subsequently focuses on the physiological systems that underpin how animals respond to biotic and abiotic challenges in their environment. The anatomical structure and function of diverse animal groups will be placed in the context of millions of years of animal evolution and closely linked laboratory sessions will use experiments and dissections to understand animal biology from the inside out.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand the scope of the zoology discipline
2. understand the evolution and diversity of animal groups
3. discuss how evolution has driven the structure and function of the principal physiological systems in animals
4. describe how physiological function varies in animal groups, particularly in response to environmental extremes
5. identify the principal organs governing homeostasis in a variety of animal groups

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Practical

16
Autonomous Student Learning

87
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Practical classes
Experimental deduction
Numerical skills 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ZOOL20010 - Animal Form and Function


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade

Not yet recorded.

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

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr John Finarelli Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Gavin Stewart Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Katharina Wollenberg Valero Lecturer / Co-Lecturer