ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.2 Hours of tutorials: 2.25 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.45
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: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
Offer students an overview and updated studies of this discipline. It is intended that students know:
- The historical development of zoogeography until today.
- The terminology and basic concepts of zoogeography.
- The main currents of thought within modern zoogeography.
- More usual methods zoogeographical analysis.
- Become familiar with the literature of this discipline.
The course "Zoogeography" is taken in the second semester and consists of 4.5 ECTS credits.
The program consists of four blocks: Generalities, Ecological Zoogeography, Historical Zoogeography and Regional Zoogeography.
The focus of the subject will be theoretical/practical, combining theory classes with the writing of papers by the students and their subsequent exposure that will serve to complement the training received in the classroom.
In this subject, the student will acquire or practice a series of generic and specific competences desirable in any university degree and, in particular, for professionals in zoogeography.
Topic 1.- Hundred years of zoogeography. Zoogeografía pre-Darwinian. Wallace, Darwin and modern zoogeography. Current historic zoogeography. (2 h)
Topic 2.- Areas of geographical distribution. The concept of specific distribution area. Dynamics of the area. The structure of the areas. Causes of limited areas. The paleogeographic factors of the current distribution. (2 h)
Topic 3.- Systematic zoogeography. The zoogeographic classification. The zoogeographic regions. Distribution models. (2 h)
Topic 4.- The Zoogeography of marine organisms. Classification of marine biosphere. Altitudinal, present and past zonation. Horizontal and vertical dispersion.(2 h)
Ecological Zoogeography
Topic 5.- The expansion means of organisms. The power of multiplication. Biological significance of the rate of reproduction. The barrier concept. The dispersion. Types of dispersion. The extinction. Types extinctions (2 h)
Topic 6.- Ecobiogeografía. Ecological diversity. Number of possible species. Factors regulating biodiversity. (2 h)
Topic 7.- Island zoogeography. Zoogeography dynamic model. Survival strategies. Theory of dynamic balances. (3h)
Historical zoogeography
Topic 8.- The Zoogeography and Continental Drift. Continental drift and distribution of Invertebrates and Vertebrates. Glaciations.(2 h)
Topic 9.- Origin and Biogeography of the Mediterranean Sea. (2 h)
Topic 10.- The center of origin and related concepts. (2 h)
Regional Zoogeography
Topic 11.- Biosphere Reserves. Background. Actual State. (2 h)
Topic 12.- Zoogeography of the Iberian Peninsula and Balearic Islands. (1,5 h)
Topic 13.- Methods of interpretation of processes of colonization in the Canary Islands. The case of Insects and Arachnids. (1,5 h)
a) BASIC
COX C. BARRY e MOORE PETER D., Biogeography. An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach, ed. Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1985.
GORMAN, M. L., Ecología insular, ed. Vedrá, 1979.
KURTEN, B. et al., Algunas consecuencias y ejemplos de la deriva continental en: Deriva continental y Tectónica de placas, ed. Blume, 1976.
MAC ARTHUR, R. H. e WILSON, E. O., Island Biogeography, ed. Princenton University Press, 1967.
LOMONINO M.V. Biogeography. Sinauer Assoc. Inc. 845 pp
MÜLLER, P., Introducción a la Zoogeografía, ed. Blume, 1979.
ZUNINO, M. e ZULLINI, A., Biogeografia. La dimensione spaziale dell’evoluzione, ed. Ambrosiana, 1995.
b) COMPLEMENTARY
DI CASTRI, F.; HANSEN A. J. e DEBUSSCHE, M., Biological Invasions in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1990.
LEMÉE, G., Précis de Biogéographie, ed. Masson et Cie, 1967.
MORRONE, J. J., Biogeografía de América Latina y el Caribe, M&T- Manuales & Tesis SEA, 3, 148 pp, 2001.
(C) SUBSTITUTE LITERATURE IN SCENARIO 3
Introduction to Biogeography: https://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~jankowsk/BIO413_1_010614.pdf
General Biology Palaeontology and Zoogeography. B. B. Gupta https://archive.org/details/generalbiologypa029595mbp
In addition, the student will make a bibliographic search to update resources and present them to the teacher for approval.
In this subject the student will acquire or practice a series of basic/general, transversal and specific skills, typical of Zoogeography in particular, and of the Degree in Biology in general.
Within the competences in this subject, special attention will be given to the following:
Obtaining basic knowledge of:
The terminology and basic concepts of zoogeography.
- The main currents of thought within modern zoogeography.
- More usual methods zoogeographical analysis.
- Become familiar with the literature of this discipline.
Scenario 1 (no restrictions on physical attendance)
NOTE: A mask must be worn whenever there is not a distance of 1.5 m between students.
3 hours of theoretical classes per week in a four-monthly programme, until completing 4.0 credits.
NOTE: up to 3-4 hours of virtual classroom teaching could be included here (provided that it does not exceed 10% of the total).
• Expository and interactive classes: The classes will be carried by master class (exposition and discussion of topics) where the professor will try to emphasize the most outstanding aspects of the subject, and where the assimilation of contents by the students will be verified.
• Works: it is planned that the students will carry out a work, individually or in pairs, which they will present orally in the corresponding sessions at the end of the course. The choice of topic will be made at the beginning of the course.
• Tutorials. In the tutorials, questions related to the theoretical classes and to the preparation of the work to be presented at the end of the course will be dealt with.
Scenario 2 (partial restrictions on physical attendance)
Composition of the groups: Once the registration is known, the composition of each group and its rotation will be decided by the Decanato..
Calendar and Schedules: The calendar and timetable programmed for each subject will be followed regardless of whether the teaching is face-to-face or telematic (synchronous).
Face-to-face and telematic teaching
The telematic sessions will be synchronous as far as possible. The interactive sessions will be replaced by synchronous and asynchronous telematic sessions. The telematic tools available at the USC (MS Teams) will be used.
• Expository and interactive classes: Students will be divided into groups that will alternate in attendance. They will continue as in scenario 1 (distance, mask and face-to-face classes).
• Work: The work will be individual. The choice of topic will be made at the beginning of the course. It will be presented in Power Point pptx format with built-in sound.
• Presentation of the work: It will be done through the MS Teams platform, with the assistance of all students.
• Tutorials: They will be carried out through the MS Teams platform. The tutorials will deal with issues related to the theoretical classes and the preparation of the work to be presented at the end of the course.
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Scenario 3 (closure of the facilities)
Telematic teaching in its entirety
The face-to-face lectures will be replaced by telematic sessions that will be synchronous as far as possible. Tutorials will be replaced by synchronous and asynchronous telematic sessions. The telematic tools available at the USC (MS Teams) will be used.
• Expository and interactive classes: Teams sessions will be used through which the approved calendar will be followed and where contact with the students will always be promoted by combining the different resources (teacher's explanations, video display, discussion sessions, web resources...).
• Individualized tutorials: they will be carried out through the MS Teams platform. Communication with students will be maintained by e-mail. By this means, consultations related to the theoretical topics and all the doubts they express about the work to be done will be made..
• Work: The work will be individual. The choice of topic will be made at the beginning of the course. It will be presented in Power Point pptx format with sound incorporated.
• Presentation of the work: It will be done through the MS Teams platform, with the assistance of all students.
Scenario 1 (no restrictions on physical attendance)
Theory: A final exam will be held on the date set by the Deanery.
Written examination of various issues on the subject's agenda.
Presentation of work. The presentation and exposition of a work on some aspects of the discipline, from original or bibliographic sources, is obligatory. The work will be evaluated on the synthesis of the information gathered and the capacity to transmit it, the presentation of the work and the capacity to respond to the questions posed.
Evaluation of:
- In the examination the competences will be evaluated: CT1, CT2, CT5, CT9, CT 11, CE1 c (50%)
- In carrying out and exposing the work: CT5, CT6, CT9, CE1 c CE3c CE3e (40%)
- In active participation in the classroom: CB3, CT1, CT2, CT 11, CE1c CE3c (10%)
Scenario 2 (partial restrictions on physical attendance)
Theory: A final exam will be held on the date set by the Deanery.
Written examination of various issues on the subject's agenda.
Presentation of work. The presentation and exposition of a work on some aspects of the discipline, from original or bibliographic sources, is obligatory. The work will be presented in Power Point format with sound and will be presented in a session of MS Teams.
It will be evaluated in the same way as in scenario 1 and with the same system for evaluating competencies.
Scenario 3 (closure of the facilities)
Final evaluation: Final non-presential test. It consists of the presentation of a paper and the submission of a critical commentary on it.
Work: 70%.
Critical commentary evaluation (final test): 15%
Assistance to telematic teaching and tutoring : 15%
Passing the course implies obtaining a minimum pass mark (5), both in the theoretical examination and in the work exposure. In the case of passing only one of the two parts (theory or work exposure) the pass will be maintained only for the corresponding academic year.
The final grade will be obtained according to the following scale: the theoretical part will represent 60% of the grade, and the work exposure will represent 40%.
The assessment system for repeaters will be identical to that of first-time students and common to all three scenarios.
For further details see http://fxc.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html
In the case of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the Standard for the Evaluation of Students' Academic Performance and the Review of Grades shall apply.
Study time and individual work
ATTENDANCE
Lectures: 36 h.
Tutorials: 5 h.
Exams: 2 h
Total classroom hours: 43 h.
PERSONAL STUDENT WORK
Individual study: 40 h.
Development of tasks and Recommended activities: 29,5h.
Total hours of individual student work: 69,5h.
Total time yielded to the subject (oral presentations and individual work): 112,5 h.
They are common for each scenario taking into account their special circumstances, in general it is recommended:
Attendance to theoretical classes and handling of the recommended bibliography.
Make use of the tutorial hours to clarify and discuss possible doubts arise about the contents covered and the scheme and development of the research.
Contingency plan
The face-to-face lectures will be replaced by telematic sessions that will be synchronous as far as possible. Tutorials will be replaced by synchronous and asynchronous telematic sessions. The telematic tools available at the USC (MS Teams) will be used.
Scenario 2 (partial restrictions to physical attendance)
Composition of the groups: Once the registration is known, the composition of each group and its rotation will be decided by the Deanery.
Calendar and Schedules: The calendar and timetable programmed for each subject will be followed regardless of whether the teaching is face-to-face or telematic (synchronous).
Face-to-face and telematic teaching
The telematic sessions will be synchronous as far as possible. The interactive sessions will be replaced by synchronous and asynchronous telematic sessions. The telematic tools available at the USC (MS Teams) will be used.
- Expository and interactive classes: Students will be divided into groups that will alternate in attendance. They will continue as in scenario 1 (distance, mask and face-to-face classes).
- Works: The work will be individual. The choice of topic will be made at the beginning of the course. It will be presented in Power Point pptx format with built-in sound.
- Presentation of the work: It will be done through the MS Teams platform, with the assistance of all students.
- Tutorials: They will be carried out through the MS Teams platform. The tutorials will deal with issues related to the theoretical classes and the preparation of the work to be presented at the end of the course.
Scenario 3 (closure of the facilities)
Telematic teaching in its entirety
- Expository and interactive classes: Teams sessions will be used through which the approved calendar will be followed and where contact with the students will always be promoted by combining the different resources (teacher's explanations, video display, discussion sessions, web resources...).
- Individualized tutorials: they will be carried out through the MS Teams platform. Communication with students will be maintained by e-mail. By this means, consultations related to the theoretical topics and all the doubts they express about the work to be done will be made.
- Work: The work will be individual. The choice of topic will be made at the beginning of the course. It will be presented in Power Point pptx format with sound incorporated.
- Presentation of the work: It will be done through the MS Teams platform, with the assistance of all students.
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Scenario 2 (partial restrictions on physical attendance)
Theory: A final exam will be held on the date set by the Deanery.
Written examination of various issues on the subject's agenda.
Presentation of work. The presentation and exposition of a work on some aspects of the discipline, from original or bibliographic sources, is obligatory. The work will be presented in Power Point format with sound and will be presented in a session of MS Teams.
System of evaluation of competences. Evaluation of:
- In the exam the competences will be evaluated: CT1, CT2, CT5, CT9, CT 11, CE1 c - (50%)
- In the performance and exposure of work: CT5, CT6, CT9, CE1 c CE3c CE3e - (40%)
- In active participation in the classroom: CB3, CT1, CT2, CT 11, CE1c CE3c - (10%)
Scenario 3 (facility closure)
Final evaluation: Final non-presential test. It consists of the presentation of a paper and the submission of a critical commentary on it.
Work: 70%.
Critical commentary evaluation (final test): 15%
Assistance to telematic teaching and tutoring : 15%
The competence assessment system is common to all three scenarios
Passing the course implies obtaining a minimum pass mark (5), both in the theoretical examination and in the work exposure. In the case of passing only one of the two parts (theory or work exposure) the pass will be maintained only for the corresponding academic year.
The final grade will be obtained according to the following scale: the theoretical part will represent 60% of the grade, and the work exposure will represent 40%.
The evaluation system for repeaters will be identical to that of students taking the subject for the first time and common to all three scenarios.
For further details see http://fxc.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html
In the case of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the Standard for the Evaluation of Students' Academic Performance and the Review of Grades shall apply.
Fernando Cobo Gradin
Coordinador/a- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- Phone
- 881813251
- fernando.cobo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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| 10:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 05.21.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Main Hall Santiago Ramón y Cajal |
| 07.09.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 03. Carl Linnaeus |
| 07.09.2021 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |