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ZOOL20030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Principles of Zoology (ZOOL20030)

Subject:
Zoology
College:
Science
School:
Biology & Environment Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Gavin Stewart
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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
Autonomous Student Learning

87
Lectures

22
Practical

16
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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): In-class exam based on practical class work Week 7 Graded No
30
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Two lab reports based on practical class work. Week 9, Week 11 Graded No
20
 No
Exam (In-person): Final exam based on material covered during lectures. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
50
 No

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

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 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Practical Offering 5 Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Wed 09:00 - 10:50
Spring Practical Offering 6 Week(s) - 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Wed 09:00 - 10:50
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