BS113-4-SP-CO:
Animal Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour
2020/21
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Sunday 17 January 2021
Friday 26 March 2021
15
06 October 2020
Requisites for this module
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BSC C100 Biological Sciences,
BSC C101 Biological Sciences (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C102 Biological Sciences (Including Placement Year),
BSC CD00 Biological Sciences (Including Foundation Year),
BSC C400 Genetics,
BSC C402 Genetics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C403 Genetics (Including Placement Year),
BSC CK00 Genetics (Including Foundation Year),
BSC C161 Marine Biology (Including Foundation Year),
BSC C164 Marine Biology,
BSC CC60 Marine Biology (Including Year Abroad),
BSC CC64 Marine Biology (Including Placement Year),
MSCIB097 Tropical Marine Biology,
MSCIBA97 Tropical Marine Biology (Including Placement Year),
MSCIBB97 Tropical Marine Biology (Including Year Abroad)
Animals and Plants comprise two of the major Kingdoms of living organisms: they share many features in common, but also have intriguing differences. After a general Introduction the first part of the module introduces you to the Animals. These 12 lectures will comprise an Introduction to Zoology and Animal Physiology and will show you the Animal Kingdom and its variety, with particular reference to body plans, skeletons, locomotion and feeding.
We shall then introduce the basics of Animal Physiology, concentrating on homeostasis, integration and control. In the second part of the course, we will explore Plants, introducing a range of topics in plant biology with an emphasis on the unique features of plants. The importance of plants in our everyday life and in terms of the biosphere will be discussed. This will be followed by a review of the life cycles of different plant groups set in an evolutionary context.
Next we will take a brief look at the anatomy and morphology of angiosperms, aspects of plant biochemistry and physiology including photosynthesis and water relationships, and concluding with an examination of the control of developmental processes by the environment and hormones.
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On successful completion of the modules, students should be able to:
1. describe the diversity of animals, explain how animals are classified and demonstrate familiarity with different groups in the Animal Kingdom;
2. describe themes and variations in animal skeletons, locomotory systems, movement and feeding strategies;
3. discuss possible evolutionary links between animal groups;
4. discuss comparative animal physiology based on an understanding of homeostatic principles;
5. describe the unique features of plant biochemistry and metabolism;
6. demonstrate an understanding of plant diversity, plant classification and outline evolutionary links between plant groups;
7. demonstrate a knowledge of the anatomy and morphology of angiosperms and to introduce factors regulating development of this plant group;
8. demonstrate a knowledge of the structure and mechanisms operating in the transport systems of plants;
9. demonstrate competence in observation, experimentation and recording through laboratory classes.
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24 x 1 hour lectures including 1 on directed learning material plus 1 revision class before MCQ and 1 revision class before summer exam; 4 x 3 hour practicals or equivalent
- Campbell, Neil A. (2018) Biology: A Global Approach, Harlow, UK: Pearson.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Mastering Biology 1-3 (Moodle) |
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10% |
| Practical |
Practical 1 |
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30% |
| Practical |
Practical 2 |
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60% |
| Exam |
MCQ exam: 65 minutes during Early Exams
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| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Thomas Cameron, email: tcameron@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Tom Cameron, Dr Toni Marco, Dr Jennifer Hoyal Cuthil, Dr Nick Adred
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Prof Anne Borland
Newcastle University
Professor
Available via Moodle
Of 398 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
398 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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