Animal Diversity

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The acquisition of new concepts is not the main objective of this course, but the practical application of theoretical concepts. So, in classes the constant participation of the students will be encourage. This course also includes two field trips with collection of biological material and their laboratory study.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to familiarize the student with methodologies to study animal diversity with particular attention to the integration of knowledge about form and function at different levels of biological organization. In this course, it is intended that the theoretical knowledge acquired in the course Zoology are applied so that the student can complete its knowledge to the different aspects of animal diversity training.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The diversity of invertebrates and vertebrates. Techniques and methods of harvesting, fixation and preservation of some animals. Elaboration of identification keys of some animals. Observation and interpretation of structures and bodies and their representation as a useful mean of identification. To know some animals, identifying morphological and behavioral characteristics and recognize them in the animal environment. Presentation and critical analysis of scientific topics through reading texts, discussion and practical exercises.

Head Lecturer(s)

Isabel Luci Pisa Mata da Conceição

Assessment Methods

Assessement
Report of a seminar or field trip: 10.0%
Resolution Problems: 30.0%
Project: 30.0%
Exam: 30.0%

Bibliography

Artigos científicos relevantes para os diferentes assuntos abordados/Scientific articles relevant to the various topics covered

JR., Hickman; C.P.; ROBERTS, L.S. [et.al.] (2006). Integrated Principles of Zoology. New York, U.S.A.: McGraw-Hill.

F.H., Pough,; JANIS, C.M. & HEISER, J.B. (2005). Vertebrate Life. New York, U.S.A.: Macmillan.

E.E., Rupert; FOX, R.S. & BARNES, R.D. (2003). Invertebrate Zoology-a functional evolutionary approach. Forth Worth, U.S.A.: College Publishing.