ANIMAL BIOLOGY
Basic knowledge of general biology is required for successful learning within the course. There are no preparatory constraints.
The exam consists of a practical test and a final oral test. For the first part of the exam (practical test) the student will be shown some animal organisms with the aim of evaluating the morpho-functional characteristics and the taxonomic recognition, he will also be asked some questions (including at least one of his choice) concerning the program of teaching and concerning both general concepts and specific problems or techniques.
The objective of the final exam is to verify the level of achievement of the educational objectives, first of all by assessing the possession of the basic cognitive elements and then the student's ability to use them independently to solve real problems. The final evaluation, expressed out of thirty, will take into account the learning (30%), the ability to apply theoretical concepts to real cases (30%), independent judgment (30%) and communication skills (10 %).
The general objective of the Animal Biology course is to provide future graduates with the basic knowledge of the functioning of living animal organisms starting from cellular or sub-cellular structures, up to the level of individuals, populations or species. At the same time, the basic indications useful for the systematic recognition of the main animal groups with an evolutionary analysis will be provided.
The course consists of two modules:
1. Biology applied to the animal cell 6 CFU
2. Zoology 9 credits
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. understand the basics of animal physiology, starting from the study of cell morphology and physiology up to the essential functions of animal organisms.
2. Illustrate the role of the cell as a functional unit of living things,
3. provide a detailed view of subcellular structures and their role in metabolism and interactions between cells
4. Understand the basic biochemical processes of cells
5. Integrate cellular functions into the “social context” of cells (tissues)
6. discuss the evolutionary and functional characteristics of the main zoological groups
7. understand the evolutionary and functional problems of the main Phyla
8. apply zoological knowledge synergistically with other disciplines
9. enhance one's own dissemination skills by exploiting the acquired knowledge.
Modules
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Credits: 6
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Credits: 9