Vertebrate Zoology

Cod y Modiwl: BR26820
Teitl y Modiwl: Vertebrate Zoology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Peter Korsten
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Marco Arkesteijn; Dr Sebastian Mcbride; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr David Wilcockson; Dr Ifat Shah; Dr Peter Korsten

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Portfolio of anatomical drawings: and vertebrate skeleton practical report which are together equivalent to 2000 words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Short answer theory paper: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Supplementary Assessment: Portfolio of anatomical drawings.	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Short answer theory paper: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Identify the major organs of vertebrates.
Demonstrate an understanding of the functional anatomy of vertebrate organisms.
Demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of vertebrate organisms.
Demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate phylogenetics.

Disgrifiad cryno

‘Vertebrate Zoology’ will provide a suitable grounding in the core subject matter of vertebrate zoology, for students with zoological or veterinary interests. The anatomical plans of the major groups of vertebrates will be scrutinized and interpreted in terms of their functioning. The taxonomic diversity and evolutionary ancestry of the living vertebrates will also be an integral theme of the module.

Cynnwys

The module will open by considering the ‘structural blueprint' of the vertebrate organism, as a conceptual benchmark for key themes throughout the module. These themes will be the evolution, diversity, and functioning of the vertebrate blueprint. The major part of the lecture course will be divided into three unequal sized sections entitled: ‘Non-amniotic Vertebrates’ (fish and amphibians); ‘Synapsida’ (mammals); and ‘Sauropsida’ (crocodilians, pterosaurs, dinosaurs, birds, lepidosaurs and turtles). Anatomical features of each group of organisms will be reviewed in terms of the evolution, diversity, and function themes.

There will be three dissection classes where students will make anatomical drawings. Another practical will utilize the extensive collection of vertebrate skeletons in the DLS museum. In the dissection and practical classes, students will explore the anatomical relationships discussed in supporting lectures. A portfolio of anatomical drawings and report of the skeleton class will be assessed.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Cladistics practical will be a research problem and require literature search and synthesis for the report.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Career relevance of anatomical knowledge for animal care will be highlighted.
Datrys Problemau	Cladistics practical will involve solving phylogenetic relations using observations on biological specimens.
Gwaith Tim	Cladistics practical exercise will involve scoring of skeletal characters by a team.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	The series of four Anatomy practicals will provide the opportunity for critique and progressive improvement.
Rhifedd	Quality evaluation of phylogenetic analysis for the Cladistics practical will require quantitative reasoning.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Anatomical knowledge gained in the dissection and Cladistics classes is specific.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Cladistics practical will be a research problem and require literature search and synthesis for the report.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Specialized software will need to be mastered for the Cladistics data analysis.

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