Vertebrate Biology
| Code: | BIOL1015 | Acronym: | BIOL1015 | Level: | 100 |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Biology |
Instance: 2019/2020 - 2S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Department of Biology |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Biology |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L:B | 183 | Official Study Plan | 1 | - | 6 | 48 | 162 |
Fields changed: Calculation formula of final grade, Obtenção de frequência, Provas e trabalhos especiais
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking studentsObjectives
Study of comparative biology of Chordates. Anatomy, phylogeny, evolution and classification of main Chordate groups. Comparative embryology of Chordates. Structural and functional adaptations in Chordates.
Learning outcomes and competences
Knowledge of anatomy and biologicla particularities in main Chordate groups.
Working method
PresencialPre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)
none
Program
Theoretical program: General characteristics of the Chordates. Phylogeny of major groups of Chordates. Comparative embryology. Comparative anatomy of major organs and systems: integumentary apparatus; endoskeleton;digestive system respiratory systemcirculatory system; urinary systemGenital tract; Nervous system; sense organs; endocrine system. Structural and functional adaptatins to: the terrestrial environment;, temperature; feeding. Form, function and body size. Osmoregulation and N excretion. Venting mechanisms. Taxonomy of the major groups of the Portugues fauna.
Practical program: the integument of the main chordate groups. External and internal morphology of Urocordados, Cephalochordates, Chondrichtyand, Teleosts, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals. Identification of animals of the Portuguese fauna
Mandatory literature
Kardong, K.; Vertebrates. Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2012Complementary Bibliography
000090900. ISBN: 0-471-29505-1Hickman, Roberts, Keen, Larson, l’Anson, Eisenhour; Integrated Principles of Zoology, McGraw-Hill, 2008
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical and practical classes
keywords
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Zoology > Animal morphologyNatural sciences > Biological sciences > Zoology > Animal anatomy
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Zoology > Systematic zoology
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 100,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 75,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 25,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Eligibility for exams
The practical evaluation will be made by an exam carried out in the last practical class for all students enrolled in the course (4 values). Only those students who have not exceeded the limit of absences to practical classes are admitted to the exam.Calculation formula of final grade
Students who have had a practical evaluation in the previous year may choose to keep the grade of this evaluation, being exempted from a new practical exam. If they wish to retake the exam (students who have applied for exemption from practical classes and students to improve their grade) they should contact the practice managers to be included in one of the practical examination shifts to be held during the last week of classes.
Time of Appeal: Students who missed the theoretical exam in the 1st period of examinations keep the grade of the practical evaluation; Students who failed in the 1st period of exams or students enrolled in grade improvement: - can keep the grade of the practical assessment or may request the teachers of the practices (until 7 days before the date of the theoretical exam) a new practical exam, which will be carried out on the day scheduled for the theoretical examination of the appeal period. In this case the previous note is not kept, only the note of this practical evaluation.
Observations
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