Module Details

Module Code: ZBIO C1102
Module Title: Animal and Human Biology
Title: Animal and Human Biology
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Kieran Germaine
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide a comprehensive overview of the Animal kingdom, its evolution and diversity, focusing on Human anatomy. The module will provide practical skills essential for further studies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1: Students will be able to describe the distinguishing characterstics and phyla of the animal Kingdom and the evolutionary processes that shaped this Kingdom
LO2 LO 3: Students will be able to discuss the fundamental features of animal anatomy focusing on Human anatomy including tissue types and organ systems.
LO3 LO 4: Students will be competent in a wide variety of laboratory techniques in Animal Biology including histological and dissection techniques
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
LO 1: Animal Kingdom evolution and characteristics
Evolutionary history, distinguishing features (blastula, movement, senses, collagen, tissues)
L02: Animal diversity
Numbers and diversity of living animals, (Extinct v Extant species) review of the major living phyla (Arthropoda, Mollusca, Porifera, Annelidia, Chordata etc) and orders in Chordata (reptilia, aves, pieces, mammalia, amphibia etc)
LO 3: Animal Anatomy
Common features of animal body structure and anatomy, body symmetry (Bilateral vs radial), Proteostomes v deuterostomes, Diplobastic v triplobastic, Tissue types and functions, organ systems and functions. Comparative anatomies, Human evolution and anatomy. Students will be able to identify the main organs of all human systems and understand their main functions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be assessed on the quality of their written reports. These should demonstrate their ability to explain, in their own words, the theory/principle behind the practical, materials and methods used, clear and detailed observations and their interpretation of their observations.
Practical skill will be assessed at the end of each term via practical examinations.
Students will also be required to complete one oral presentation describing a practical of their choice (theory, methods used, their results and their interpretation and conclusions.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 3 x 1hrs lectures per weeks 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Practicals Contact Practicals Review of animal anatomy (porifera, insects, earthworm etc) Blood cells Histology Heart dissection Rat disection 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jane B. Reece,Lisa A. Urry,Michael L. Cain,Steven A. Wasserman,Robert B. Jackson,Peter V. Minorsky. (2013), Campbell Biology, Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, p.1488, [ISBN: 9780321775658].
  • Ian Peate and Suzanne Evans. (2020), Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students, [ISBN: 978111957648].
  • Mikhail A. Fedonkin,James G. Gehling,Kathleen Grey,Guy M. Narbonne,Patricia Vickers-Rich. (2007), The Rise of Animals, JHU Press, p.326, [ISBN: 9780801886799].
  • Stephen A. Miller,Todd A. Tupper. Zoology 11e, [ISBN: 9781260085099].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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