ZO215 : Comparative anatomy of vertebrates

Department

Department of Zoology

Academic Program

Bachelor in Ecology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

ZO102

Overview

Knowledge of the natural relationships and ancestral history of animals can only be gained by a comparative study of their parts (Comparative Anatomy) and of their mode of development (Embryology or Ontogeny). In addition to existing animals, fossil forms must also be taken into consideration (Paleontology), and by combining the results obtained under these three fields, it is possible to make an attempt to trace out the development of the various species or groups in time (Phylogeny). As the different phases of development of the species may be repeated to a greater or less extent in those of the individual, the fields of Phylogeny and Ontogeny help to complete one another. Therefore, Comparative anatomy is a tool to the fields of Phylogeny, Ontogeny, Homology, Anology and Homoplasy.

Intended learning outcomes

أ.1

The student will be able to use the dissecting kits and microscopes safely & scientifically

أ.2

The student will be able to describe the different vertebrate systems

أ.3

Student will learn the meaning of comparison to differentiate between vertebrate classes

أ.4

Students will be able to explain aspects of similarities and differences of different system

أ.5

Students will be able to describe different animal body systems including those of human; They will also explain all aspects of homologies and differences in the shade of functional adaptations.

Teaching and learning methods

· Use of drawings and illustrations on the black board

· Presenting lecture and figures on data show

· Actual dissection of many Libyan vertebrates

· Use of some cadavers representing vertebrate systems

· Use of readymade skeleton of different vertebrate models

Methods of assessments

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أساليب التقييم

Evaluation methods

مدة التقييم

Evaluation time

وزن التقييم

Evaluation points

النسبة المئوية

Percentage

ملاحظات

1.

تحريري written

7th week

15

15%

2.

عملي Laboratory tests

6th week

5

5%

3.

تحريري written

12th week

15

15%

4.

عملي Laboratory tests

11th week

5

5%

5.

عمليlaboratory

14th week

10

10%

6.

تحريري written

15th week

40

40%

المجموع Total

100 درجة

100%