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ZOOL30020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Arthropoda (ZOOL30020)

Subject:
Zoology
College:
Science
School:
Biology & Environment Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Jan-Robert Baars
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This third level course deals with diversity, classification, biology, functional morphology, life cycles and strategies for survival of the phylum Arthropoda, the largest and most successful animal group. Complimentary practical material reinforces theoretical concepts and exposes students to the taxonomic value of voucher material through instruction on collection and curation techniques. Presentation of a collection of mounted/pinned specimens is a component of the practical assessment.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- discuss the global importance of the Arthropoda in terms of their species richness and numerical dominance
- describe the main taxonomic features unique to the phylum
- identify and differentiate the main taxonomic groupings within the phylum
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology, evolution and economic importance of the Arthropoda
- collect, curate and present representative arthropod specimens to museum standard

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Practical

16
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Practical classes
Field work
Field collections
Reports
Preparation of specimens to museum standards

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): 2 hour end of trimester written exam completed in an exam centre End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
60
 No
Exam (In-person): Practical exam completed in a laboratory Week 12 Graded No
30
 No
Group Work Assignment: Arthropod collection and mini report on the specimens collected. Specimens collected by the group can either be photographed or preserved using standard techniques. Week 14 Graded No
10
 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, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

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, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Thurs 10:00 - 11:50
Spring Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Thurs 10:00 - 11:50
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