Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
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2500502 Microbiology | FB | 1 | 1 |
It is recommended to review the subjects of animal diversity (Zoology) and general concepts of genetics, evolution and cell biology studied in high school. It is also recommended to review the lessons studied in high school, about the structure (Anatomy) and the functioning (Physiology) of animal living things, particularly humans.
The course complements the introduction to the study of the morphological and anatomical diversity of the different groups of animals with a description of the function of the major physiological systems of animals, particularly humans. Both approaches complement the systematic and phylogenetic perspectives with the anatomical and functional of the course. By the end of this course student will be able to:
1. Situate each animal group in an eco-physiological context, valuing it in relation to the number of species, habitat and way of life, position within the ecosystems and importance in relation to their interest in the applied sciences and economics.
2. Understand the organization and biological bases of the main physiological systems, understood as highly interrelated, regulated and integrated entities.
Goals:
(1) To introduce to the student the main structuring concepts of the science of Zoology, with the aim to:
(I) understand the systematics and phylogenetic relationships among the major animal groups as a result of evolutionary and adaptive processes.
(II) know the main levels of organization of animals and their architectural patterns.
(2) To know the main groups of animals according to:
(I) its morphological characteristics,
(II) biological cycles,
(III) ecological importance, and
(IV) interactions with man.
(3) To achieve the basic knowledge of animal physiology, including:
(I) to know the organization and the anatomical and functional basis of animal physiological systems, with special attention to Humans.
(II) to identify the role and importance of major regulatory or control systems.
(III) to know the main biophysical, cellular, molecular and biochemical bases of the physiological systems to understand their function.
(IV) to understand the different physiological systems as highly interrelated and integrated entities.
(V) to understand the physiology of animal organisms, particularly humans, as a basis for the development of studies and microbiological applications.
Unless the requirements enforced by the health authorities demand a prioritization or reduction of the contents, initially these will be as follows:
MODULE I: Fundamentals of Zoology
MODULE II: zoological diversity
MODULE III: Fundamentals of Animal Physiology
The proposed teaching methodology may experience some modifications depending on the restrictions to face-to-face activities enforced by health authorities.
The methodology used in this course to achieve the learning process is based on students working with available information. The function of the professor is to give the information or indicate where he can get it, guiding and supervising the student during the learning process. To achieve this goal, the course is based on the following activities:
Lectures:
With these classes the students acquire the basic scientific-technical knowledge of the course that must be complemented with personal study of the topics explained.
Seminars:
The aim of the seminars is to promote the capacity for analysis and synthesis, critical reasoning and the capacity to solve problems. In the seminars, the scientific-technical knowledge exposed in the lectures is worked on to complete and deepen their understanding, developing various activities: videos on zoological themes, resolution of issues related to the topics covered, analysis of ecophysiological and zoological information, etc. ., analysis, discussion and resolution of physiology problems, working in small groups around topics of special interest in animal physiology, zoology, and microbiology.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Lectures | 36 | 1.44 | 7, 9, 8, 10, 6 |
Seminars and case studies | 9 | 0.36 | 4, 7, 8, 6 |
Type: Supervised | |||
Individuals and group tutorials | 6 | 0.24 | 4, 8, 5, 6, 1, 13, 3 |
Seminar preparation | 2 | 0.08 | 11, 13, 12 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Bibliographic research | 6 | 0.24 | 11, 12 |
Case studies | 7 | 0.28 | 2, 5, 1, 13, 12 |
Personal study and solve problems | 59 | 2.36 | 4, 7, 9, 8, 10, 5, 6, 11 |
Reading texts | 6 | 0.24 | 2, 11, 12 |
Written Reports | 10 | 0.4 | 11, 1, 13, 12 |
Student’s assessment may experience some modifications depending on the restrictions to face-to-face activities enforced by health authorities.
There is a continuous evaluation process throughout the course that includes more than three evaluation activities, of different typologies, distributed throughout the course, and none of the activities represents more than 50% of the final grade.
The evaluation of this course is done independently by the two parts of the subject, Zoology and Animal Physiology, and each part represents a 50% of the course. For each part, the evaluation is carried out according to the following criteria:
Evaluation of seminars:
There are evaluations of:
- Individual or group written reports that should be presented during the seminars or on subsequent dates.
- Group and/or individual tests, which can be developed throughout the seminars.
The mark corresponding to the seminars has a global weight of 25% in the part of Zoology and 20% in the part of Animal Physiology.
In this activity there is no chance for re-assessment.
Evaluation of theory:
Partial exams:
The knowledge acquired by the students during the course is evaluated individually, as well as their capacity for analysis, synthesis and critical reasoning.
In both parts of the subject, Animal Physiology and Zoology, 2 partial exams are done. The minimum mark of each partial exam in each part of the subject is: 5 over 10 in Zoology, and 4.5 over 10 in Animal Physiology.
The mark corresponding to theory has a global weight of 75% in the part of Zoology and 80% in the part of Animal Physiology.
Retaking exam:
This exam will have to be taken by the students who have not passed oneor more partial exams, and those who have obtained a final mark of theory in Animal Physiology below 5 over 10.
Final considerations:
The two parts of the subject will be weighted and the subject will be passed only when the mark of each part equals or is 5 over 10. The minimum global mark to pass the subject is 5 over 10.
"To be eligible for the retake process, the student should have been previously evaluated in a set of activities equaling at least two thirds of the final score of the course or module. Thus, the student will be graded as Non-evaluable" if the weighting of allconducted evaluation activities is less than 67%of the final score".
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Seminars Animal Physiology | 10% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 4, 7, 2, 5, 6, 11, 1, 13, 3, 12 |
Seminars Zoology | 12,5% | 1.5 | 0.06 | 4, 7, 9, 8, 10, 2, 5, 6, 11, 1, 13, 3, 12 |
Theory Animal Physiology | 40% | 3 | 0.12 | 4, 8, 5, 6, 1 |
Theory Zoology | 37,5% | 3 | 0.12 | 4, 7, 9, 8, 10, 5, 6, 1 |
Infography on how to find e-books: https://ddd.uab.cat/pub/guibib/224929/bibrecdigitals.pdf
References of Zoology
AAVV. Història natural dels països catalans. Vols. 8-14. Ed. Enciclopèdia Catalana.
Brusca RC, et al (2016). Invertebrates. 3rd ed. Ed. Sinauer Associates.
De luliis G, Pulerà D (2019). The dissection of Vertebrates. 3rd ed. Ed. Academic Press.
Hickman CP, et al (2017).Integrated Principles of Zoology. 17th ed. Ed. McGraw-Hill.
Kardong KV (2018). Vertebrates: comparative anatomy, function, evolution. 8th ed. Ed. McGraw-Hill.
Pough FH, et al (2019). Vertebrate life. 10th ed. Ed. Oxford University Press.
Ruppert EE, et al (2009). Invertebrate zoology: a functional evolutionary approach. 7th ed. Ed. Thomson-Brooks/Cole.
Weichert CK, Presch W (1981). Elementos de anatomía de Cordados. 2a ed. Ed. McGraw-Hill.
References of Animal Physiology
Silbernagl S, Despopoulos A. Fisiología: Texto y Atlas. Editorial Médica Panamericana, 7a ed, 2009.
Hall JE, Hall ME. Guyton y Hall: Tratado de Fisiología Médica. Elsevier, 14a ed, 2021.
Barrett KE, Barman SM, Boitano S, Brooks HL. Ganong: Fisiología Médica. McGraw-Hill Lange, 25a ed, 2017.
Widmaier EP, Raff H, Strang KT. Vander's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 13a ed, 2013.
Fox SI. Fisiología Humana. McGraw-Hill Educación, 13a ed, 2014.
Pocock G, Richards CD, Richards DA. Human Physiology. Oxford University Press, 4a ed, 2013.
Tresguerres J.A.F. Fisiologia Humana. McGraw-Hill. 4a ed, 2010.
Tortora GJ, Derrickson BH. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Wiley, 15a ed, 2017.
Koeppen BM, Stanton BA. Berne & Levy Physiology. Elsevier, 7a ed, 2018.
Web pages
Animal Diversity Web: https://animaldiversity.org/
Campus Virtual de la UAB: https://cv.uab.cat/portada/ca/index.html
Enciclopedia virtual de los vertebrados ibéricos. http://www.vertebradosibericos.org/
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources
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