ZO202 : Invertebrates

Department

Department of Biology

Academic Program

Bachelor in Biology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

ZO102

Overview

This course is concerned with introducing the student to (invertebrates - protozoa - coelenterates - coelenterates - flatworms - cylindrical worms), the taxonomic status, characteristics and examples of each phylum or class, and introducing the student to the origin and development of living organisms, organ functions, development of various systems, some vital activities, and some structural characteristics of these the group. Highlighting the economic and medical importance of parasitic animals and insects and their relationship to humans

Intended learning outcomes

-The student will recognize the special characteristics of invertebrate animals that distinguish them from vertebrate animals

That the student remember the classification of the different groups of invertebrates-

To explain the taxonomic structures of invertebrates and their place in the animal kingdom-

The student explains the detailed structure of some examples of invertebrate groups-

Teaching and learning methods

Theoretical lectures using aids such as clarifications, PowerPoint presentations and videos

Laboratory activities by conducting laboratory experiments and evaluating the results

Discussion panels for scientific reports and practical assignments for each request

Methods of assessments

semester work 40% and final 60%

Term work: divided between written midterm exams, assignments for preparing memorized samples, and a practical midterm exam. Total 40

Practical final exam 10 and theoretical final exam