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2006-2007 / Course descriptions / MB102202 Zoology  

MB102202 Zoology

Course Code
MB102202

Course Name
Zoology

Credits
15.00

Target Audience
Students at Biology with Chemistry and Marine biology and Food processing

Prerequisites

Minimum University College requirements for the study.

Objectives

Give the students an introduction in basic theories regarding zoology, besides going through the single groups of animals from the simplest one-celled organisms. During the laboratory course it will be done experiments in physiology, besides dissecting animals and studying microscopic slides. After ending the lectures, there will be arranged a five-days field course.

Topics
  • The systematics of the animals
  • Respiration in water and air
  • Gases in blood
  • Sirkulation
  • Reproduction
  • Metabolism
  • Temperature
  • Ions and osmoregulation
  • Excretion
  • Muscles and movement
  • Endocrinal systems
Instruction

The lectures will pass through two semesters, starting in the autumn. There will also be done laboratory excercises and demonstrations.

Mandatory Assignments

Field course and approved laboratory course. The lab.journal has to be approved before the studens are allowed to take his examination.

Evaluation

Five hour written examination, counting 80 % of final grade.
There will also be arranged a short examination after the field-course is finished. The grade from this will count 20% of the final grade. I anddition one labortatory journal will be assest.

Grades
Letter grade A-F

Revised date
2005.04.15

Revised by
Martin Blom