Module Details
Module Code: |
ZBIO C1102 |
Module Title:
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Animal and Human Biology
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Title:
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Animal and Human Biology
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Kieran Germaine
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
LO 1: Animal Kingdom evolution and characteristics
Evolutionary history, distinguishing features (blastula, movement, senses, collagen, tissues)
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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)
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
3 x 1hrs lectures per weeks |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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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 |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.33 |
65 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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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].
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Ian Peate and Suzanne Evans. (2020), Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students, [ISBN: 978111957648].
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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].
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Stephen A. Miller,Todd A. Tupper. Zoology 11e, [ISBN: 9781260085099].
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This module does not have any other resources |
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