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Zoology, Morphology and Systematics, 6 credits
Zoomorfologi, 6 hp
NBIA27
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Matthias LaskaDirector of studies or equivalent
Jordi AltimirasEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 56 hRecommended self-study hours: 104 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6KDJP | Animal psychology, Bachelor's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2023) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6KBIO | Biology, Bachelor's Programme | 1 (Autumn 2023) | 2 | 3 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
BiologyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse 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 the student should
- be able to describe and recognize the following animal groups considering both their systematics and functional morphology: cnidaria, annelida, mollusca, arthropoda, echinodermata, and chordata, including vertebrates
- be able to describe different systematic principles and what the classification system of animals is based on
- be able 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, 5Other 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 could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- 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.
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.
The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.
If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiCourse literature
Books
- Hickman, Keen, Eisenhour, Larson, L’Anson, (2020) Integrated Principles of Zoology 18th McGraw-Hill, New York
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Books
Hickman, Keen, Eisenhour, Larson, L’Anson, (2020) Integrated Principles of Zoology 18th McGraw-Hill, New York
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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