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ZOOL210 Invertebrate Zoology

Updated: 11 October 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
22 April 2013 27 April 2013 Mandatory Intensive School held only when unit is offered off-campus and includes excursion to be held at Arrawarra Field Station.
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites BIOL110 and BIOL120 or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Stuart Cairns (scairns@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

A general survey of the invertebrates covering the taxonomy, anatomy, ecology and evolution of the major free-living and parasitic representatives of this group. The course is taught at UNE and includes a 2-day field excursion to Arrawarra Headland. Students should note that this unit requires animal experimentation and/or dissection during some mandatory practical classes.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Invertebrate Zoology
ISBN: 9780030259821
Ruppert, E.E., Fox, R.S. and Barnes, R.D., Thomson 7th ed. 2004
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Essay 20% Off Campus 1500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Practical Book 10% On Campus
Assessment Notes
Drawing and labelling of diagrams, answering questions relevant to practical work and reporting experimental results
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Practical Test 20% On Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Practical Test 10% Off Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Project Report 20% On/Off Campus 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 50% On/Off Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand and recognise the broad divisions and groupings within the Animal Kingdom;
  2. understand the diversity of invertebrate animals;
  3. understand the role of adaptation in the evolution of the invertebrates; and
  4. have some understanding of the ecology and physiology of the major groups of invertebrates.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Invertebrate Zoology forms the base on which the other zoological units are built. It tracks the evolutionary development of the various important invertebrate groups through a reasonably detailed examination of their form and function. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills are fostered and assessed by way of the submission of a written assignment. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The information provided in this unit has universal currency. 		True
4 Information Literacy
You will be assessed on your ability to obtain appropriate information for the written assignments and exam preparation, using books, journals and online sources. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
During the course of this unit you should develop a range of life-long learning skills such as how to seek out and assess critically new information that is new to you and core to the topic area. Learning to work both independently and cooperatively with others is an important skill you develop during the course of your studies. It is expected that an appreciation of the major component of animal life, the invertebrates, and the roles played by the various constituent groups will be developed and remain of continuing interest throughout your adult life. 		True
6 Problem Solving
During the practical sessions you will be instructed in, and practise the development of the relevant skills in deciding what sort of information is important, along with obtaining this information and applying it appropriately. Problem-solving skills will be assessed in the written assignments. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
It is expected that this attribute will be fostered through the correct handling of research organisms in the laboratory and the sensitive treatment of fragile habitats in the field. 		True True
8 Team Work
Much of the practical work undertaken during this course will be undertaken in association with other students. It is expected that this should lead to the development of the spirit and practice of cooperation. 		True True
   

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