Syllabus for Diversity and Identification of Marine Invertebrates

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A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Syllabus

  • 5 credits
  • Course code: 1BG394
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Biology A1F

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
  • Established: 2012-03-08
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Revised: 2012-04-26
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2012
  • Entry requirements:

    150 credits including alt 1) 60 credits biology and 30 credits chemistry or 30 credits earth sciences. alt 2) 90 credits biology and in both cases inclusive Fundamental and Molecular Systematics 15 credits or Evolutionary Patterns 15 credits.

  • Responsible department: Biology Education Centre

Learning outcomes

The course intends to give the student tools for identification of marine invertebrates and inventories of marine environments.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

  • identify and name common marine invertebrates
  • account for the distinctive characters of the larger groups within the Metazoa and classify marine invertebrates to larger group
  • choose and use literature and other resources to identify marine invertebrates
  • choose appropriate collection techniques, carry out and present marine inventories as a report

Content

The course includes studies of marine invertebrates and biotopes with a focus on systematic diversity. The emphasis lies on skills in identification work. Marine invertebrates; the phyla within the Metazoa, their building, characters used for identification, terminology. Literature and resources for identification of marine invertebrates;

faunistic publications, checklists, primary literature, databases and other resources on the Internet, reference collections and museums. Molecular methods; DNA bar-coding, application and limitations. Marine environments; different marine biotopes and their characteristic organisms, tools for sampling in different biotopes.

Instruction

The teaching is given in the form of e-teaching, practical exercises, laboratory sessions, computer exercises, literature assignments and field studies. The practical parts and the field studies are carried out at a marine field station.

Assessment

Parts of the course: Theory 2 HE credits; Practice 3 HE credits

The theory part is examined through written examination. The practical training has compulsory attendance with oral and/or written presentations and is examined through tests.

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Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Autumn 2012

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

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