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

Jordi Altimiras

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 2025)	2	3	English	Linköping, Valla	C
6KBIO	Biology, Bachelor's Programme	1 (Autumn 2025)	2	3	English	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Biology

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1N

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 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 for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.

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 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 such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.

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.

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

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

Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.

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	Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X		TEN1	Lectures on zoomorphology.
	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	Dissections.
	2.3 System thinking	X	X		LAB1	Dissections.
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X	X		LAB1	Dissections.
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork			X	LAB1	Working in 2-person groups during the dissections.
	3.2 Communications
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages			X	TEN1	Lectures, Coursebook and Dissection manuals all in English. Written exam in English.
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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