Animal Biology
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to give the student the basis of animal life organization at the level of molecules, cells, tissues and organisms. Correlation between structures and functions. Environment adaptation: nutrients and energy cycles, homeostasis.
Principal concepts of developmental biology and environmental related evolutionary developmental biology.
Information will be given about the morpho-functional aspects of the most important phyla in the animal kingdom, with emphasis about phyla of agriculture interest as Anellida, Mollusca, Arthropoda and Chordata (Vertebrates), in addition elements about the small phyla will be furnished, to have a comprehensive picture of the matter, with focus on different basic structure of animal organisms. The student will gain a comprehensive vision of Zoological disciplines, in the framework of the evolutionary theory , together the basic ideas about the different schools concerning the classification of the animal kingdom. A special attention will be given to the ecosystem approach, in the framework of the development of a sustainable agriculture. A relevant objective of the lessons will be to furnish materials for a correct management of agriculture systems, concerning production and protection, with this purpose the basic knowledge about the relations between animals and the other living creatures will be furnished (symbiosis, competition, parasitism, predation).
Principal concepts of developmental biology and environmental related evolutionary developmental biology.
Information will be given about the morpho-functional aspects of the most important phyla in the animal kingdom, with emphasis about phyla of agriculture interest as Anellida, Mollusca, Arthropoda and Chordata (Vertebrates), in addition elements about the small phyla will be furnished, to have a comprehensive picture of the matter, with focus on different basic structure of animal organisms. The student will gain a comprehensive vision of Zoological disciplines, in the framework of the evolutionary theory , together the basic ideas about the different schools concerning the classification of the animal kingdom. A special attention will be given to the ecosystem approach, in the framework of the development of a sustainable agriculture. A relevant objective of the lessons will be to furnish materials for a correct management of agriculture systems, concerning production and protection, with this purpose the basic knowledge about the relations between animals and the other living creatures will be furnished (symbiosis, competition, parasitism, predation).
Expected learning outcomes
Principles of animal biology and embryology, the theory and practice of animal classification and identification.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The aim of the course is to provide a basic zoological background in order to properly learn the subjects that will be taught in the following years. Information will be provided on the morpho-functional and anatomical aspects of the main animal types, with particular reference to the types of primary agricultural interest, such as Nematodes, Annelids, Molluscs, Arthropods and Vertebrate Chordates, with hints of the minor types as well, in order to provide a complete training framework, focusing on the comparison of the different constituent planes present in the Animal Kingdom. Particular attention in the practical exercise will be aimed at giving students an ecosystemic view of the problems from the perspective of sustainability, since the aim of the course is to provide elements for the correct management of agrarian systems in the aspects concerning production and protection.
The topics of the course are focused on the development of animal organisms and their phylogenetic relationship. To do this, the following themes will be addressed: thermal, water and population homeostasis, fertilisation, zygote, gastrulation and embryonic development up to organogenesis and the complete description of all apparatuses and systems from an anatomical and functional point of view.
Systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Musculoskeletal.
Systems: Nervous (CNS, SNP), Immune.
The topics of the course are focused on the development of animal organisms and their phylogenetic relationship. To do this, the following themes will be addressed: thermal, water and population homeostasis, fertilisation, zygote, gastrulation and embryonic development up to organogenesis and the complete description of all apparatuses and systems from an anatomical and functional point of view.
Systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Musculoskeletal.
Systems: Nervous (CNS, SNP), Immune.
Prerequisites for admission
the knowledge required for the animal biology course includes the principles of cell biology, organic and inorganic chemistry, physics.
Teaching methods
the lectures will be conducted in the classroom and supporting teaching materials shared on TEAMS and ARIEL servers
Teaching Resources
Biologia. E. P. Solomon, C. E. Martin, D. W. Martin, L. R. Berg. EDISES
Eserciziario di Biologia Animale Audisio, De Biase, Nicoletti, Scarì EDISES
FONDAMENTI di BIOLOGIA E. P. Solomon, C. E. Martin, D. W. Martin, L. R. Berg. EDISES
and papers shared on servers.
Eserciziario di Biologia Animale Audisio, De Biase, Nicoletti, Scarì EDISES
FONDAMENTI di BIOLOGIA E. P. Solomon, C. E. Martin, D. W. Martin, L. R. Berg. EDISES
and papers shared on servers.
Assessment methods and Criteria
the assessment criterion is based on the verification of the knowledge learned by means of a written examination comprising open questions to give the opportunity to describe and draw
the apparatus or patterns of animal development and animal-environment relationships.
the apparatus or patterns of animal development and animal-environment relationships.
BIO/05 - ZOOLOGY - University credits: 5
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Scari' Giorgio Ulisse Salvatore
Professor(s)