Animal Biology
(Course Code: 102Υ, Course outline)
Semester: | 2 | Teaching Credits: | 4 | ECTS Credits: | 6 | Type: |
Compulsory |
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Prerequisite Courses: | – | Course type : | General background | Instructor: | Akriotis Triantaphyllos |
The familiarisation of the (from an environmentalist’s point of view) main animal groups and of the properties of animal organisms. The understanding of the structure, function and identity of animal organisms and of their primary interactions with the environment. Basic knowledge of elements of the anatomy, physiology, general adaptations and ecological role of these organisms.
Topics per Week: |
1. Natural Selection & Evolution, Taxonomy & Nomenclature of living organisms 2. Protozoa, Porifera & Cnidaria 3. Platyhelminthes, Rotifera, Nematoda 4. Annelida 5. Arthropods (intro), Trilobites 6. Chelicerata 7. Crustacea 8. Uniramia, Insects (intro) 9. Insects 10. Mollusca 11. Echinodermata, Chordata (intro) 12. Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves (birds) 13. Mammals, principles of animal behaviour Laboratory exercises: 1. Field trip & practical: plankton and freshwater birds 2. Practical: demonstration – animal life (preserved specimens, models) |
Theory – Lectures (hours / week): |
6 |
Exercises – Laboratories (hours / week): |
10 hours in 2 sessions |
Other Activities: | – |
Grading: | Final examination |
Notes: | Lecture notes, powerpoint presentations |
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Language: |
The course is taught in Greek. For exchange students, English literature is proposed and examinations are given in English. |
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