bl2304 invertebrate zoology - synergy
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BL2304 Module Handbook: page 1
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BL2304 Invertebrate Zoology(BL2304 online module handbook version 94)
image: A trap jaw ant of the genus Odontomachus. Photograph courtesy Melvyn Yeo.
The vast majority of animals are invertebrates - they do not havebackbones. This module surveys the major invertebrate groups,emphasizing the diversity of body plans while demonstrating how thecommon functional requirements such as feeding, reproduction,respiration and excretion are achieved. The module starts with thesimplest animals such as sponges and jellyfish, and considers howthese primitive animals may have arisen from non-animal ancestors.It continues with a description of the several groups of worms, andthe molluscs and arthropods. The last major group discussed are theechinoderms, which are close invertebrate relatives to vertebrateanimals such as ourselves. The economic, social, and scientificimpact that invertebrates have on human society is identified. Theevolutionary relations between the various groups is the commonthread that binds this diversity into a coherent story. A series ofpractical exercises reinforces and complements the lecturecomponent of this module.
Credits: 15
Semester: 1
Module OrganiserDr Monika [email protected]
Pre-requisite Modules:Before taking this moduleyou must pass BL1101 andpass BL1102
Anti-requisite Modules:
Post-requisite Modules:
Additional ModuleInformation:
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BL2304 Module Handbook: page 2
Contents:CoverContentsTimetableReading ListAssessmentWho To AskContributing StaffLearning OutcomesAcquired SkillsPolicies
BL2304 Module Handbook: page 3
BL2304: TimetableLegend (not all modules have every event type):lecture tutorial workshop practical other
Semester 1: Week 1DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday13-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain MatthewsDr Monika Gostic
Lecture L1: Course introduction2021-2_BL2304_L1
Tuesday14-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Miguel Barbosa-
Lecture L2: Invertebrate biodiversity I2021-2_BL2304_L2
Wednesday15-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Miguel Barbosa-
Lecture L3: Invertebrate biodiversity II2021-2_BL2304_L3
Semester 1: Week 2DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday20-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Miguel Barbosa-
Lecture L4: Invertebrate biodiversity III2021-2_BL2304_L4
Tuesday21-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Miguel Barbosa-
Tutorial T1: Sampling methods forinvertebrates2021-2_BL2304_T1Live tutorial session
Thursday23-09-202114:00 to 17:00
OffsiteField Sampling
Dr Miguel BarbosaDr Monika Gostic
Practical P1: Field Sampling forInvertebrates2021-2_BL2304_P1
Friday24-09-202114:00 to 17:00
OffsiteField Sampling
Dr Miguel BarbosaDr Monika Gostic
Practical P2: Field Sampling forInvertebrates2021-2_BL2304_P2
Semester 1: Week 3DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday27-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain MatthewsDr Monika Gostic
Tutorial T2: Introduction to the posterassessment2021-2_BL2304_T2Live online tutorial Session
Tuesday28-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanopto
Prof Dave Ferrier-
Lecture L5: Early Animals2021-2_BL2304_L5
Wednesday29-09-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanopto
Prof Dave Ferrier-
Lecture L6: Early Animals2021-2_BL2304_L6
Semester 1: Week 4DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday04-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanopto
Prof Dave Ferrier-
Lecture L7: Early Animals2021-2_BL2304_L7
Tuesday05-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Prof Dave Ferrier-
Tutorial T3: Early Animals2021-2_BL2304_T3Live online tutorial session
Thursday07-10-202114:00 to 17:00
Medical and Biological SciencesBuildingBiology Teaching Labs
Dr Miguel Barbosa-
Practical P3: Identifying invertebrates2021-2_BL2304_P3Attend on assigned lab day
Friday08-10-202114:00 to 17:00
Medical and Biological SciencesBuildingBiology Teaching Labs
Dr Miguel Barbosa-
Practical P4: Identifying invertebrates2021-2_BL2304_P4Attend on assigned lab day
Semester 1: Week 5
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DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday11-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanopto
Dr Julie Oswald-
Lecture L8: Annelids I2021-2_BL2304_L8
Tuesday12-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanopto
Dr Julie Oswald-
Lecture L9: Annelids II2021-2_BL2304_L9
Wednesday13-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Julie Oswald-
Tutorial T4: Annelids III2021-2_BL2304_T4Live online tutorial session
Semester 1: Week 7DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday25-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain MatthewsDr Monika Gostic
Tutorial T5: Catch up and Q&A Session2021-2_BL2304_T5Live online tutorial Session
Tuesday26-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanpoto
Dr Verena Dietrich-Bischoff-
Lecture L10: Arthropods I2021-2_BL2304_L10
Wednesday27-10-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanopto
Dr Verena Dietrich-Bischoff-
Lecture L11: Arthropods II2021-2_BL2304_L11
Thursday28-10-202114:00 to 17:00
Online Dr Iain MatthewsDr Monika Gostic
Practical P5: Poster session2021-2_BL2304_P5Attend on assigned lab day
Friday29-10-202114:00 to 17:00
Online Dr Iain MatthewsDr Monika Gostic
Practical P6: Poster session2021-2_BL2304_P6Attend on assigned lab day
Semester 1: Week 8DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday01-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlinePanopto
Dr Verena Dietrich-Bischoff-
Lecture L12: Arthropods III2021-2_BL2304_L12
Tuesday02-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Verena Dietrich-Bischoff-
Tutorial T6: Arthropods2021-2_BL2304_T6Live in-person tutorial session
Semester 1: Week 9DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday08-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain Matthews-
Lecture L13: Molluscs I2021-2_BL2304_L13
Tuesday09-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain Matthews-
Lecture L14: Molluscs II2021-2_BL2304_L14
Wednesday10-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain Matthews-
Lecture L15: Echinoderm diversity2021-2_BL2304_L15
Thursday11-11-202114:00 to 17:00
Medical and Biological SciencesBuildingBiology Teaching Labs
Dr James Price-
Practical P7: Nematode Practical2021-2_BL2304_P7Attend on assigned lab day
Friday12-11-202114:00 to 17:00
Medical and Biological SciencesBuildingBiology Teaching Labs
Dr James Price-
Practical P8: Nematode Practical2021-2_BL2304_P8Attend on assigned lab day
Semester 1: Week 10DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday15-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain Matthews-
Lecture L16: Hemichordates (and someLophophorates)2021-2_BL2304_L16
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Tuesday16-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain Matthews-
Lecture L17: Invertebrate chordates andvertebrate origins2021-2_BL2304_L17
Semester 1: Week 11DATE & TIME VENUE STAFF EVENT
Monday22-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Monika Gostic-
Lecture L18: Parasites2021-2_BL2304_L18
Tuesday23-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Monika Gostic-
Lecture L19: Invertebrate modelorganisms in Scientific research2021-2_BL2304_L19
Wednesday24-11-202111:00 to 12:00
OnlineTeams
Dr Iain MatthewsDr Monika Gostic
Tutorial T7: End of Module Round Up2021-2_BL2304_T7
BL2304 Module Handbook: page 6
BL2304: Reading ListBL2304Click for BL2304 reading list
BL2304: Assessment2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
BL2304View coursework assessment details for BL2304 (2021/2) in MMS
The following related information applies to all Biology modules:
School of Biology Marking Criteria: See School of Biology Undergraduate HandbookLate submission of continuous assessment work: All late submissions of coursework that do not require electronic submission
should be made via the late submissions box in the Biology Study Space,St Andrews New Technology Centre Building (beside the Teaching Office)
Exam details: See School of Biology Undergraduate HandbookExam timetable: see
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/academic/examinations/examtimetablescurrent/
Expected attendance: See School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook for detailed attendancerequirements.
Good Academic Practice & Avoiding AcademicMisconduct:
See School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook
University Student Handbook: University Student HandbookSchool and University regulations in the Schooland University Undergraduate Handbook relatingto absence reporting, penalties and rules for latesubmission of work, extensions for coursework,return of coursework, S-coding, good academicpractice and Academic Alerts.:
School of Biology Undergraduate HandbookUniversity Student Handbook
BL2304 Module Handbook: page 7
Who to ask(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
Before contacting staff, students should check the content of the Biology UndergraduateHandbook, the module handbook and specific task instructions.
Questions about ContactGeneral teaching matters Biology Teaching Office ( [email protected] )Rescheduled or cancelled events Check your University emailLecture or practical content The lecturer who presented the materialCompleting assessed practical assignments The lecturer who set the assignmentCompleting assessments Module Organiser (Dr Monika Gostic [email protected])
Marking on continuous assessment The Demonstrator or Module Organiser (Dr Monika Gostic [email protected])
Marking on exams Module Organiser (Dr Monika Gostic [email protected])Rearranging practical days Dr Susan Gurney
Absence and/or extensions Module Organiser (Dr Monika Gostic [email protected])and the Biology Teaching Office ( [email protected] )
Difficulties with academic progress whichimpact more than one module:
Year CoordinatorSee School of Biology Undergraduate student handbook for list:http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/documents/UndergraduateHandbook.pdf
Overall performance, progress or futuredirections:
Advisor of Studies
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University assistance with urgent mattersout of office hours:
Tel: 01334 476161Web: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/advice/counselling/incrisis/
Biology Teaching Office:We are happy to hear from you about teaching matters. The School of Biology Teaching Office is openMonday to Friday 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00. School of Biology staff will respond to your emailsduring these hours. Our team will provide a response to you within three working days.
Biology Teaching Office, The Biology Hive, New Technology Centre, University of St Andrews, NorthHaugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SR
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01334 463602/3566
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BL2304: Contributing Staff
Dr Monika Gostic(Module Organiser) Associate Lecturer in Biology [email protected]
Dr Miguel Barbosa Associate Lecturer (EducationFocussed) [email protected]
Dr Verena Dietrich-Bischoff Lecturer (Education-Focused) [email protected]
Prof Dave FerrierReader in Biology and DeputyDirector of the ScottishOceans Institute
Dr Monika Gostic(Module Organiser) Associate Lecturer in Biology [email protected]
Dr Iain MatthewsSenior Teaching Fellow & Pro-Dean for the Faculty ofScience
Dr Julie Oswald Lecturer (Education Focused) [email protected]
Dr James Price Research Fellow/VisitingScholar [email protected]
BL2304 Module Handbook: page 9
BL2304: Learning OutcomesStudents completing module BL2304 successfully should be able to:
Achieve an overview of animal phylogeny, including the origins of animals themselves, and themajor divisions within the animal kingdomAppreciate the main methodologies and controversies associated with determiningphylogenetic relationshipsIdentify the defining features of the key invertebrate groupsAppreciate how representatives from the key invertebrate groups carry out basic animalfunctions in similar or different waysAppreciate the economic, social, and scientific impact that invertebrates have on human society
BL2304 Module Handbook: page 10
BL2304: Acquired Skills
Practical Skills
Field sampling methods (Invertebrates)Biological drawing and photographyCompound MicroscopyFixing and preserving specimensPipettingSpecies identification (Invertebrates)Stereomicroscopy
Transferable Skills
Preparing group poster on given topicQ+A poster session"Short" practical write-up (e.g. completed worksheet)Handout (for presentation or poster)SummaryCritically evaluating sources/informationFinding information from museumsFinding information on the webFinding literatureReferencingData analysisData presentationDescriptive statisticsDilutionsProduce graphs/figuresSignificant figuresLab or field notebookGenerate class datasetOrganising group workWorking in pairs/small groups
BL2304 Module Handbook: page 11
Policies(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
The procedures and regulations followed by the School of Biology are outlined in the UniversityHandbook and in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook(https://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/biocurrentstudent/files/2017/09/UndergraduateHandbook.pdf).All coursework associated with the module must be completed and submitted by its due date.Specific School regulations relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submissionof work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, Good Academic Practiceand Academic Alert are stated in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook and studentsare required to carefully read these regulations.Students are also referred to the University Handbook, available at:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studenthandbook/