Animal Biology
A.Y. 2023/2024
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 objective of the course is to provide a basic zoological preparation for a correct learning of the subsequent teachings. Information will be provided on the main types of animals with reference to agricultural interests, such as Nematodes, Annelids, Mollusks, Arthropods and Vertebrate Chordates, but also on minor types to provide a complete view of the Animal Kingdom, with particular attention to ecology and sustainability. The course will cover the development of animal organisms and their phylogeny, with topics such as thermal, water and population homeostasis, fertilization, embryonic development, organogenesis, and the description of anatomical and functional systems and apparatuses, such as the nervous system (CNS, PNS), the immune system and the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and excretory apparatuses. The lessons will be conducted in-person following a reference text, but additional teaching materials will be shared on TEAMS and ARIEL. The evaluation will be based on a written exam with open questions, offering students the opportunity to describe and draw animal systems or models of development and relationships between animals and the environment.
Prerequisites for admission
The knowledge required to tackle the animal biology course includes the principles of cell biology, organic and inorganic chemistry, and physics.
Teaching methods
The lessons will be conducted in person following a reference text, and additional teaching material will be shared on TEAMS and ARIEL.
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 scientific 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 scientific papers shared on servers.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The evaluation criteria are based on the verification of the knowledge acquired through a written exam consisting of open-ended questions, offering students the possibility to describe and draw the systems or models of animal development and the relationships between animals and the surrounding environment.
BIO/05 - ZOOLOGY - University credits: 5
Laboratories: 16 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Scari' Giorgio Ulisse Salvatore
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