Biology of Invertebrates I

Code:

MA127

Acronym:

BI_I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	General and Aquatic Biology

Instance: 2023/2024 - 3T (of 12-02-2024 to 05-04-2024)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Aquatic Production
Course/CS Responsible:	Aquatic Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCMA	33	Official Study Plan	1	-	5	49	135

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students
Obs.: Algum material estará em Inglês (artigos, vídeos)

Objectives

The aim is to expose the students to the biodiversity of invertebrate animals and to lead them to reflect on their evolution,  morphology, physiology,  applicability, and ecological relevance.

Learning outcomes and competences

• Acquisition of knowledge about the biodiversity of invertebrate animals;
• Ability to identify these organisms and to recognize their main characteristics as well as aspects of their applicability and ecological relevance;
• Understand the phylogenetic relationships between different invertebrate organisms;
• Acquire the ability to observe, analyze and communicate about these organisms as well as developing a critical and inquisitive spirit.

Working method

B-learning

Program

• Origin and evolution of Metazoa with reflections on their organizational level, symmetry, and embryonic development;


• Useful concepts for the morphological characterization of invertebrate animals;


• Introduction to classification, systematics, and phylogeny


• Study of phyla:

1. PORIFERA


2. MYXOZOA


3. PLACOZOA


4. CNIDARIA


5. CTENOPHORA


6. MESOZOA


7. CYCLOPHORA


8. MICROGNATHOZOA


9. GNATHOSTOMULIDA


10. ROTIFERA


11. ACANTHOCEPHALA


12. GASTROTRICHA


13. CHAETOGNATHA


14. PLATYHELMINTHES


15. ENTOPROCTA


16. ECTOPROCTA


17. PHORINIDA


18. NEMERTEA


19. BRACHIOPODA


20. MOLLUSCA


21. SIPUNCULA


22. ANNELIDA


23. PRIAPULIDA


24. LORICIFERA


25. KINORINCHA


26. NEMATODA


27. NEMATOMORPHA


28. ONYCOPHORA


29. TARDIGRADA

Mandatory literature

Pechenik JA; Biology of the Invertebrates, USA (New York), McGraw-Hill, International Edition., 2010
Hickman CP; Roberts LS; Larson A; l´Anson H; Eisenhour DJ. ; Integrated Principles of Zoology, USA (New York), McGraw-Hill., 2006
Brusca RC and Brusca GJ; Invertebrates, USA, Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, Massachusetts., 2003

Complementary Bibliography

Ruppert EE. and Barnes RD; Invertebrate Zoology, Saunders College Publishing, Harcourt Brace and Company, Orlando, Florida., 1994
Wallace RL; Taylor WK; Invertebrate Zoology: A laboratory Manual, USA: Prentice Hall, 2003

Teaching methods and learning activities

• Theoretical and practical lessons
  Project-based learning
  

keywords

Natural sciences

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	0,00
Teste	80,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	66,00
Frequência das aulas	49,00
Trabalho de campo	4,00
Trabalho escrito	16,00
Total:	135,00

Eligibility for exams

The students must attend at least 3/4 of the Practical Classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation through final exam and presentation of scientific work.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Presentation of scientific work.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Examination for grade improvement in accordance with the rules in force at ICBAS

Classification improvement

Examination to improve final classification is done following ICBAS regulations.