Vertebrate Biology

Code:

BIOL1015

Acronym:

BIOL1015

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2023/2024 - 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	175	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

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

Presencial

Pre-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, 2012
F. Harvey Pough; Vertebrate life. ISBN: 978-1-60535-607-5
Hickman, 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 anatomy
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Zoology > Animal morphology
Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Zoology > Systematic 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)
Estudo autónomo	75,00
Frequência das aulas	25,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of 2/3 of practical classes

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation of the course comprises a theoretical exam (14 points) and a practical exam (6 points), both in the form of a written exam to be carried out on the same day of the exam period.
Approval in the discipline: Students who obtain a final classification equal to or higher than 9.5 values are approved. There are no oral exams.

Observations

Regent responsible: Aires Oliva Teles