Biology of Invertebrates

Code:

BIOL1018

Acronym:

BIOL1018

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

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	177	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To provide basic knowledge about the biology of the major invertebrate phyla, namely about morphology and systematics, using an evolutionary approach.

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Program

Principles of Systematic Zoology, Taxonomy and Nomenclature. Classification and Phylogeny. Animal architecture (structural/functional plan). Essentials of animal development. Taxonomic classification and biology of some major invertebrate phyla: Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Blastocoelomates and other small phyla, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca and Echinodermata.

Mandatory literature

RUPPERT, E.E.; FOX, R.S. & BARNES, R.D.; Zoologia dos Invertebrados: Uma abordagem funcional-evolutiva, Editora Roca, Ltd. S. Paulo, 2005
BRUSCA, R.C. & BRUSCA, G.J.; Invertebrates, Sinauer Associates, 2003

Complementary Bibliography

SIDGWICK & JACKSON (Ed.); Practical Invertebrate Zoology. A Laboratory Manual, R. Phillips Dales. London, 1971
KUKENTHAL, W.; MATHES, E. & RENNER, M.; Guia de Trabalhos Práticos de Zoologia, Livraria Almedina. Coimbra. , 1986
HICKMAN, C.P.; ROBERTS, L.; LARSON, A.; l’ANSON, H. & EISENHOUR, D.J.; Integrated Principles of Biology, McGraw-Hill, Boston, 2006
MAYR, E.; Principles of Systematic Zoology, McGraw-Hill, 1969
MATEUS, A.; Fundamentos de Zoologia Sistemática, F. Calouste Gulbenkian, 1990
ANDERSON, D.T.; Invertebrate Zoology, Oxford University Press, 1998
HICKMAN, H.; Zoologia. Princípios Integrales, McGraw-Hill, 1990
WALLACE, R.L. & TAYLOR, W.K.; Invertebrate Zoology. A Laboratory Manual, Prentice Hall, 2002
RUPPERT E.E. & BARNES, R. D.; Invertebrate Zoology, Saunders College Publishing, 1994
BARNES, R.S.K.; CALOW, P.; OLIVE, P.J.W.; GOLDING, D.W. & SPICER, J.I.; The Invertebrates, a synthesis, Blackwell Science, 2001

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical lessons and lab works, including special work (insect collection).

keywords

Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Zoology

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	60,00
Total:	60,00

Eligibility for exams

To be eligible for exams students must attend at least 75% of the programmed lab works. Simultaneously they must present a report, approved by the teacher, about each one of the lab works done, including the special work (reports about 66% of lab works will be requested to be eligible for exams). Students not eligible will be excluded. Attendance of practical lesson can be exempt for all students already eligible for exam in previous school years (granted upon request).

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification will be obtained in a final examination concerning the subjects teached. The students with a classification ≥ 9.5 will be approved. Only students with both a regular (attendance of at least 75% of the programmed lab works) and satisfactory (with 66% of reports about lab works done and approved by the teacher) participation on practical lessons, including the special work, will be eligible for the final examination.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Written reports of lab works and  special work fulfilment.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Studentes exempt to attend the pratical lessons will be submited to a pratical examination to be elligeble.The assessment of special cases will be adjusted by the jury taking in mind their peculiar aspects.