ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
Areas: Zoology
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: First Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
Achieve adequate overall zoological formation through the study and knowledge of:
• Management of basic techniques of conservation, preparation and study of zoological material.
• Elemental knowledge of animal dissection techniques.
• Management of the identification keys of the different zoological groups.
• Knowledge of the main sampling techniques in the field and the basic structural models of organization, functional adaptations, biodiversity and phylogenetic lines of non-arthropod invertebrates.
• Ability to recognize the "visu" the main groups of non-arthropod invertebrates at a level of type/class/order, and to handle general and specialized literature.
LECTURES: (40 h)
Tema 1. Non-bilaterians: Porifera, Ctenophora, Placozoa and Cnidaria (10h)
1.1. Introduction to zoology
1.2. Porifera
1.3. Ctenophora
1.4. Placozoa
1.5. Cnidaria
Tema 2. Bilaterians: Protostomia: Spiralia I (Platyhelminthes, Gnathifera and minor Spiralia) (9h)
2.1. Introduction to the bilaterians. Xenacoelomorpha
2.2. Platyhelminthes
2.3. Gnathifera
2.4. Minor Spiralia
Tema 3. Bilaterians: Protostomia: Spiralia II (Lophotrochozoa) (11h)
3.1. Lophophorata
3.2. Nemertea
3.3. Annelida
3.4. Mollusca
Tema 4. Bilaterians: Protostomia: Ecdysozoa and Chaetognatha (4h)
4.1. Nematoda
4.2. Minor Ecdysozoa
4.2. Chaetognatha
Tema 5. Bilaterians: Deuterostomia (6h)
5.1. Echinodermata
5.2. Hemichordata
PRACTICAL CLASSES (8h)
Lab. session 1.- Observation of Poriferans and Cnidarians.(2h)
Lab. session 2.- Observation of Platyhelminthes, Rotifera and Nematoda.(2h)
Lab. session 3.- Annelids and Molluscs: External morphology and identification of the main groups. (2h)
Lab. session 4.- Echinoderms: External morphology and identification of the main groups. Dissection. (2h)
SEMINARS. (4h)
A trip will be made to a coastal marine ecosystem (expected duration half a day, 4 hours) for observation and analysis "in situ" of the fauna's biodiversity. This seminar will be held or not depending on the availability of funding and the coincidence of the tides during the teaching period of the subject.
If the field trip could not be carried out, during the course seminars will be taught on complementary topics of the theoretical-practical activities of the subject. The specific topics to be covered will include content such as:
• Sampling, conservation and study techniques for non-arthropod invertebrates
• Watching and discussion of documentaries on the biology and evolution of non-arthropod invertebrates
• Fauna of specific areas
• Techniques for the study of the evolution of non-arthropod invertebrates
COMPULSORY TUTORIAL (1h)
Dedicated to orient the students about the activities that require their participation, both in the classroom and through the virtual classroom, as well as to resolve any doubts that arise in relation to any aspect of the subject
In the 2020-2021 academic year, they will be conducted remotely through Teams.
BASIC
Brusca, R. C. et al. 2016. Invertebrates. 3rd edition. — Oxford University Press.
Hickman, C. P. et al. 2009. Principios integrales de zoología. 14ª —McGraw-Hill Interamericana.
COMPLEMENTARY
Díaz, J.A. y Santos, T., 2003. Zoología: aproximación evolutiva a la diversidad y organización de los animales. Madrid: Editorial Síntesis.
Giribet, G. y Edgecombe G.D. 2020. The Invertebrate Tree of Life. Princeton University Press.
Nielsen, C. 2011. Animal Evolution. Interrelationship of the living phyla. 3rd edition. Oxford University Press.
Ruppert, E.E. y Barnes, R.D., 1996. Zoología de los Invertebrados. 6ª ed. México: McGraw-Hill Interamericana.
BIBLIOGRAPHY ABOUT PRACTICES
Campbell, A.C., 2009. Guía de la flora y fauna de las costas de España y de Europa. Barcelona: Omega.
Hayward, P.J., Nelson-Smith, T., y Shields, C., 1998. Flora y fauna de las costas de España y de Europa: guía de identificación. Barcelona: Omega.
Hayward, P.J., Ryland, J.S., 1995. Handbook of the Marine Fauna of North-West Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hickman, F.M. y Hickman, C.P., 1991. Zoología: manual de laboratorio. 7ª ed. Nueva York: McGraw-Hill Interamericana.
Lincoln, R.J. y Sheals, J.G., 1989. Invertebrados: guía de captura y conservación. Madrid: McGraw-Hill Interamericana.
SOME INTERNET RESOURCES
Animal diversity: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
American Museum of Natural History: http://www.amnh.org/
Adena/World Wildlife Found: http://www.wwf.es/
Fauna Ibérica: http://www.fauna-iberica.mncn.csic.es/
Museu de Zoologia de Barcelona: http://www.museuzoologia.bcn.es/home.htm
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales: http://www.mncn.csic.es/
Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan: http://www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/
Smithsonian Institution, Invertebrate Zoology: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/research/invertebrate-zoology
The Natural History Museum (London), Biodiversity: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/our-work/biodiversity.html
In addition to the basic and general competences of the Degree in Biology at the USC, in this subject the student will acquire or work a series of transversal and specific competences, linked to the area of knowledge of Zoology.
Within the competences of this subject, special attention will be devoted to the following:
BASIC AND GENERAL
CB3 - Ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
CG5 - Study and learn autonomously, with organization of time and resources, new knowledge and techniques in any scientific or technological discipline.
TRANSVERSALS
CT1 - Analysis and synthesis capacities.
CT2 - Capacity for reasoning and argumentation.
CT4 - Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information
CT5 - Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text.
CT8 - Ability to use ICTs.
CT9 - Use of bibliographic and Internet information.
CT11-Ability to solve problems through the integrated application of their knowledge.
SPECIFIC
CE1.c - Competence scope: Instrumental knowledge, skills and abilities Basic techniques in biology.
CE3.c - Competence scope: Cells, tissues and organs: Morphology and anatomy of tissues and organs.
CE3.e - Competence scope: Cells, tissues and organs: Adaptations to the environment.
CE4.a - Competency scope: Biodiversity: Types and levels of organization and biological cycles.
CE4.b - Competence scope: Biodiversity: Evolution and phylogeny.
CE4.c - Competence scope: Biodiversity: Animal diversity
CE4.g - Competency scope: Biodiversity: Analysis of biodiversity
CE4.h - Competence scope: Biodiversity: Fossil record
CE7.h - Competency scope: Biotechnology and biomedicine: Agri-food and forestry applications
Scenario 1. Adapted normality
The teaching methodology consists of lectures combined with interactive activities that require the participation of students, the use of the virtual campus, seminars taught by teachers, tutorials, and laboratory practices. The field trip is subject to the existence of funding, the weather, and the dynamics of the tides during the teaching period of the subject. Laboratory practices will be carried out in person 100%, with a duration reduced to 50%. The remaining time (50%) will be used by the student individually to complete the practice notebook that will serve for the continuous evaluation of the practices.
Teaching is supported by the use of audiovisual media and the promotion of fluid communication between teachers and students through the virtual classroom.
Scenario 2. Distance (partial restrictions on attendance)
The teaching methodology will be adapted in this scenario by conducting the lectures and seminars as remote synchronous activities through MS Teams. The field trip will not take place. Laboratory practices will be carried out in person 100%, with a duration reduced to 50%. The remaining time (50%) will be used by the student individually to complete the practice notebook that will serve for the continuous evaluation of the practices.
Scenario 3. Closure of the facilities
The teaching methodology will be adapted in this scenario by conducting the lectures and seminars as remote synchronous activities through MS Teams. The field trip will not take place. Laboratory practices will be replaced by virtual activities.
Scenario 1. Adapted normality
Continuous evaluation.- The interactive activities that require the participation of the students, and that are carried out during the lectures and seminars will be used for the continuous evaluation, so that the participation (oral or written) of the students will be qualified. Likewise, the laboratory practices will be subject to continuous evaluation, through the delivery of a practical notebook. These grades will contribute 30% to the overall grade for the course (15% for the practices and 15% for the interactive activities). The activities related to continuous evaluation are evaluable but not mandatory (that is, if they are done, the corresponding grade is lost).
Theory.- There will be a final, compulsory exam (first and second opportunities) on the dates scheduled by the Dean. Said exam and will assess the student's knowledge of the theoretical content of the subject. Your grade will contribute 60% to the final grade.
Laboratory practices.- Attendance is compulsory. As mentioned before, the contents of the laboratory practices will be subject to continuous evaluation. In addition, there will be a de visu recognition exam of the animal phyla studied. This exam is mandatory and is done on the same day as the theory exam and will contribute 10% to the final grade.
Assessment: passing the course implies obtaining a minimum overall passing grade (5), as long as both the theoretical and practical tests (continuous assessment and visu exam) have been passed (5) independently. In the case of passing only one of the two parts (theoretical or practical), the pass will remain only for the calls of the corresponding academic year.
The competences will be evaluated as follows:
- With the exam (theoretical and de visu) the following competences will be evaluated:
CB3, CG5, CT1, CT2, CE1c, CE3c, CE3e, CE4a, CE4b, CE4c, CE4g, CE4h, CE7h.
- With the activities and works the following competences will be evaluated:
CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT8, CT9, CT11
Scenario 2. Distance (partial restrictions on attendance)
In this scenario, the evaluation system will be adapted by taking the theoretical exams (60% of the final grade) and the visu exams (10% of the final grade) in a synchronous remote manner (through MS Teams). Both exams are mandatory. Likewise, the laboratory practices (mandatory) will be subject to continuous evaluation, through the delivery of a practical notebook (15% of the final grade). The interactive activities that require the participation of the students, and that in scenario 1 are carried out during the lectures and seminars will be replaced by activities in the Virtual Campus, which will be graded and will contribute to the continuous evaluation (15% of the final grade). The activities related to continuous evaluation are evaluable but not mandatory (that is, if they are not carried out, the corresponding grade is lost).
Scenario 3. Closure of the facilities
In this scenario, the evaluation system will be adapted by taking the theoretical exams (60% of the final grade) and the visu exams (10% of the final grade) in a synchronous remote manner (through MS Teams). Both exams are mandatory. Likewise, the laboratory practices will be subject to continuous evaluation, through the qualification of the remote substitute activities in the virtual Campus (15% of the final grade). The interactive activities that require the participation of the students, and that in scenario 1 are carried out during the expository classes and seminars will be replaced by activities in the Virtual Campus, which will be graded and will contribute to the continuous evaluation (15% of the final grade). The activities related to continuous evaluation are evaluable but not mandatory (that is, if they are not carried out, the corresponding grade is lost).
For other details see, http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of student academic performance and review of grades will apply.
For all three scenarios, passing the course implies obtaining a minimum overall passing grade (5), as long as both the theoretical and practical exams have been passed (5) independently (continuous assessment and de visu exam) . In the case of passing only one of the two parts (theoretical or practical), the pass will remain only for the calls of the corresponding academic year.
PRESENTIAL WORK IN THE CLASSROOM.
Exhibition classes (includes student activities): 40 h
Laboratory practices: 8 h
Seminars: 4 h
Tutorials in small or individual groups: 1 h
Taking exams: 3 h
Total hours of classroom work: 56
STUDENT PERSONAL WORK
Individual study: 64 h
Carrying out activities during non-school hours: 15 h.
Preparation of works and recommended activities: 15 h.
Total hours of personal work of the student: 94 h
Scenario 1. Adapted normality
Attend theory lectures, laboratory practices, seminars and field activities.
Consult the recommended bibliography.
Carry out throughout the course, in small groups and as a personal initiative of the student, trips to the marine, terrestrial and freshwater environments, mainly for direct observation of the fauna groups included in the “visu” exam.
Frequent visits to Natural History Museums, especially recommending, due to its proximity and representativeness of Galician fauna, the USC Natural History Museum.
Make frequent use of tutorials to resolve doubts that arise throughout the course, both in terms of theoretical and practical issues of the subject.
Scenario 2. Distance (partial restrictions on attendance)
Attend the theoretical classes and seminars telematically, and the practices in person.
Consult the recommended bibliography.
Carry out throughout the course, in small groups and as a personal initiative of the student, trips to the marine, terrestrial and freshwater environments, mainly for direct observation of the fauna groups included in the “visu” exam.
Frequent visits to Natural History Museums, if they are kept open, especially recommending, due to their proximity and representativeness of Galician fauna, the USC Natural History Museum.
Make frequent use of virtual tutorials to resolve doubts that arise throughout the course, both in terms of theoretical and practical issues of the subject.
Scenario 3. Closure of the facilities
Telematically attend the theoretical classes and seminars, and carry out the substitute activities of the practices in the Virtual Campus.
Consult the recommended bibliography.
Carry out, if they are allowed, throughout the course, in small groups and as a personal initiative of the student, trips to the marine, terrestrial and freshwater environments, mainly for the direct observation of the fauna groups included in the “visu” exam. "
Make frequent use of virtual tutorials to resolve doubts that arise throughout the course, both in terms of theoretical and practical issues of the subject.
CONTINGENCY PLAN:
In anticipation of possible contingencies arising from the covid-19 pandemic, the following adaptations are contemplated:
Scenario 1. Adapted normality
The teaching methodology consists of lectures combined with interactive activities that require the participation of students, the use of the virtual campus, seminars taught by teachers, tutorials, and laboratory practices. The field trip is subject to the existence of funding, the weather, and the dynamics of the tides during the teaching period of the subject. Laboratory practices will be carried out in person 100%, with a duration reduced to 50%. The remaining time (50%) will be used by the student individually to complete the practice notebook that will serve for the continuous evaluation of the practices.
Teaching is supported by the use of audiovisual media and the promotion of fluid communication between teachers and students through the virtual classroom.
Scenario 2. Distance (partial restrictions on attendance)
The teaching methodology will be adapted in this scenario by conducting the lectures and seminars as remote synchronous activities through MS Teams. The field trip will not take place. Laboratory practices will be carried out in person 100%, with a duration reduced to 50%. The remaining time (50%) will be used by the student individually to complete the practice notebook that will serve for the continuous evaluation of the practices.
Scenario 3. Closure of the facilities
The teaching methodology will be adapted in this scenario by conducting the lectures and seminars as remote synchronous activities through MS Teams. The field trip will not take place. Laboratory practices will be replaced by virtual activities.
Assessment system:
Scenario 1. Adapted normality
Continuous evaluation.- The interactive activities that require the participation of the students, and that are carried out during the lectures and seminars will be used for the continuous evaluation, so that the participation (oral or written) of the students will be qualified. Likewise, the laboratory practices will be subject to continuous evaluation, through the delivery of a practical notebook. These grades will contribute 30% to the overall grade for the course (15% for the practices and 15% for the interactive activities). The activities related to continuous evaluation are evaluable but not mandatory (that is, if they are done, the corresponding grade is lost).
Theory.- There will be a final, compulsory exam (first and second opportunities) on the dates scheduled by the Dean. Said exam and will assess the student's knowledge of the theoretical content of the subject. Your grade will contribute 60% to the final grade.
Laboratory practices.- Attendance is compulsory. As mentioned before, the contents of the laboratory practices will be subject to continuous evaluation. In addition, there will be a de visu recognition exam of the animal phyla studied. This exam is mandatory and is done on the same day as the theory exam and will contribute 10% to the final grade.
Assessment: passing the course implies obtaining a minimum overall passing grade (5), as long as both the theoretical and practical tests (continuous assessment and visu exam) have been passed (5) independently. In the case of passing only one of the two parts (theoretical or practical), the pass will remain only for the calls of the corresponding academic year.
The competences will be evaluated as follows:
- With the exam (theoretical and de visu) the following competences will be evaluated:
CB3, CG5, CT1, CT2, CE1c, CE3c, CE3e, CE4a, CE4b, CE4c, CE4g, CE4h, CE7h.
- With the activities and works the following competences will be evaluated:
CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT8, CT9, CT11
Scenario 2. Distance (partial restrictions on attendance)
In this scenario, the evaluation system will be adapted by taking the theoretical exams (60% of the final grade) and the visu exams (10% of the final grade) in a synchronous remote manner (through MS Teams). Both exams are mandatory. Likewise, the laboratory practices (mandatory) will be subject to continuous evaluation, through the delivery of a practical notebook (15% of the final grade). The interactive activities that require the participation of the students, and that in scenario 1 are carried out during the lectures and seminars will be replaced by activities in the Virtual Campus, which will be graded and will contribute to the continuous evaluation (15% of the final grade). The activities related to continuous evaluation are evaluable but not mandatory (that is, if they are not carried out, the corresponding grade is lost).
Scenario 3. Closure of the facilities
In this scenario, the evaluation system will be adapted by taking the theoretical exams (60% of the final grade) and the visu exams (10% of the final grade) in a synchronous remote manner (through MS Teams). Both exams are mandatory. Likewise, the laboratory practices will be subject to continuous evaluation, through the qualification of the remote substitute activities in the virtual Campus (15% of the final grade). The interactive activities that require the participation of the students, and that in scenario 1 are carried out during the expository classes and seminars will be replaced by activities in the Virtual Campus, which will be graded and will contribute to the continuous evaluation (15% of the final grade). The activities related to continuous evaluation are evaluable but not mandatory (that is, if they are not carried out, the corresponding grade is lost).
For other details see, http://www.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of student academic performance and review of grades will apply.
For all three scenarios, passing the course implies obtaining a minimum overall passing grade (5), as long as both the theoretical and practical exams have been passed (5) independently (continuous assessment and de visu exam) . In the case of passing only one of the two parts (theoretical or practical), the pass will remain only for the calls of the corresponding academic year.
Ramon Fco Mascato Garcia
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- Phone
- 881813276
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Francisco Javier Iglesias Piñeiro
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- Phone
- 881813359
- fjavier.iglesias [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Andres Baselga Fraga
Coordinador/a- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- Phone
- 881813278
- andres.baselga [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Adrian Regos Sanz
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- Category
- Xunta Post-doctoral Contract
Sara Martínez Santalla
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- saramartinez.santalla [at] usc.es
- Category
- Ministry Pre-doctoral Contract
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