Zoology, Morphology and Systematics, 6 credits

Zoomorfologi, 6 hp

NBIA27

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Biology

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Matthias Laska

Director of studies or equivalent

Agneta Johansson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 56 h
Recommended self-study hours: 104 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6KDJP	Animal psychology, Bachelor's Programme	1 (Autumn 2021)	2	3	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6KBIO	Biology, Bachelor's Programme	1 (Autumn 2021)	2	3	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Biology

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

Bachelor's Programme in Biology
Bachelor's Programme in Animal psychology

Intended learning outcomes

The course intends to provide knowledge about animal diversity, including morphology and systematics for a defined number of animal groups. After the course each student should

be able to describe the following animal groups considering both systematics and functional morphology: cnidaria, segmented worms, mollusks, arthropods, echinoderms and chordates.
be able to recognize the above-mentioned animal groups and label them in a correct systematic way
be able to describe different systematic principles and what the classification system of animals is based on
be able to discuss basic principles around the question "what is an animal?"
have the knowledge of how to perform an animal dissection

Course content

The course intends to provide knowledge about animal diversity based on morphology, functions and modern systematics. The diversity of the animal kingdom is exemplified by studies of the following animal groups: cnidaria, segmented worms, mollusks, arthropods, echinoderms and chordates including vertebrates.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures and laboratory course. The laboratory course is compulsory and requires active participation.

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

About teaching and examination language

The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:

If teaching language is Swedish, the course as a whole or in large parts, is taught in Swedish. Please note that although teaching language is Swedish, parts of the course could be given in English. Examination language is Swedish.
If teaching language is Swedish/English, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English (depending on teaching language).
If teaching language is English, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.

Other

The course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed.

The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Agneta Johansson

Examiner

Matthias Laska

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 56 h
Recommended self-study hours: 104 h

Course literature

Books

Hickman, Keen, Eisenhour, Larson, L’Anson, (2020) Integrated Principles of Zoology 18th McGraw-Hill, New York

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Books

Hickman, Keen, Eisenhour, Larson, L’Anson, (2020) Integrated Principles of Zoology 18th McGraw-Hill, New York

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A	Modules
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X		TEN1
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery	X	X		LAB1
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X	X		LAB1
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork			X	LAB1
	3.2 Communications			X	LAB1
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages			X	TEN1
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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