ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.5 Hours of tutorials: 2 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
Areas: Zoology
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
a) General:
• To promote scientific curiosity, instilling the wish to know, to research and to understand the animal world and its functioning.
• To accustom students to the handling of bibliographic sources.
• To have a base of terminology and elementary zoological and physiological notions.
• To know the elemental techniques of zoological and physiological study.
• To know the different models of animal organization basing on the morphology and biology of the different groups.
• To understand that the current animal diversification is consequence of the evolutionary process.
b) Specific:
• To know the different taxons of agrarian interest, above all those that can cause, or control pests or they can be exploited, or those that can need protection and conservation.
• To know the physiology of these groups with the purpose of being able to handle them to obtain the best results.
• To analyse the phenomena of evolutionary convergence and divergence of functional systems as adaptation response to continuous environmental changes.
• To know the interspecific relationships that can condition the different species, as well as their environmental characteristics. - To instil notions for the conservation of diversity in agrarian ecosystems.
The contents to be developed within this area are about the anatomy and physiology of the main zoological groups of agrarian interest and some applied aspects of these animal groups: heliciculture, apiculture, lumbriculture and importance in agricultural production.
The agenda for achieving these contents is as follows:
Lesson 1.- Concept of zoology, morphology, anatomy and animal physiology.- Fauna of agrarian interest. Definition of edaphic fauna; main groups integrating it. General ecological importance of the fauna of agrarian interest. (2 hours)
Lesson 2.- Nematodes: definition and general features, anatomy and physiology, reproduction and vital cycles of edaphic, zooparasitic and phytoparasitic forms. Ecological signification and environmental physiology. (2 hours)
Lesson 3.- Anelids Oligochaeta: definition, anatomy and physiology. (2 hours)
Lesson 4.- Molluscs Terrestrial gastropods: anatomic and physiological study. (1 hour)
Lesson 5.- Arthropods: Structure and attributes of the cuticle. Moulting. Corporal organization: cephalization and tagmatization. Structure and diversity of appendixes. Tegumentary and skeletal system. Classification. (2 hours)
Lesson 6.- Terrestrial arthropods: Hexapods: diagnosis. Head: sensory organs, mouth appendixes and types of oral apparatus. Thorax: legs, wings and fly. Abdomen. Main groups of agrarian interest. (2 hours)
Lesson 7.- Reproduction and embryonic development. Metamorphosis and development; hormonal control of moulting. Quiescence and dipause. (2 hours)
Lesson 8.- Chordates: definition and general features; vertebrates: general features and classification. Fish: general features and classification; morphologic and physiologic adaptations, reproduction and development. (1 hour)
Lesson 9.- Amphibians and reptiles: physiological and morphological characteristics. (1 hour)
Lesson 10.- Birds: origin and general characters; morphofunctional peculiarities; food regimen and digestion; reproduction and development. (1 hour)
Lesson 11.- Mammals: general features and classification; morphofunctional peculiarities; digestive systems and nutrition; reproduction and development; lactation (2 hours)
SEMINARS
Lumbriculture and Heliciculture (3 hours)
Apiculture (1 hour)
Fauna and agriculture (1 hour)
Biodiversity and Conservation (1 hour)
LABORATORY PRACTICES
Practice 1.- Eearthworm breeding at small scale throughout the semester
Practice 2.- External morphology of non artropoda invertebrate. (1 hour 30’)
Practice 3.- Catching of edaphic fauna using pit fall traps and soil samples. Laboratory identification of the main groups with agricultural interest. (1 hour 30’)
Practice 4.- External morphology of arthropods and identification of insects of agrarian interest (coleopterans, grubs of lepidopterans, grubs of tipulids, etc…). (1 hour 30’)
Practice 5.- Morphology of amphibians and reptiles. Morphology of birds and mammals: feathers, legs, peaks, skulls, etc. (1 hour 30’)
FIELD TRIPS:
One field trip will be taken in order to set the pit fall traps and to collect soil samples.
Basic bibliography
Benckiser, G.. Fauna in soil ecosystems: recycling processes, nutriente fluxes and agricultural production. Ed.Marcel Dekker 1997
Brusca, R. C., e Brusca, G. J.,.- Invertebrados. Ec. McGraw-Hill-Interamericana, 2005
Curry, J.P.- Grassland Invertebrates: Ecology, influence on soil fertility and effects on plant growth. Ed. Chapman&Hall, 1994
de la Fuente, J. A., Artrópodos. I. Características xerais, Dpto. Zoología, Univ. Salamanca, 1982.
de la Fuente, J. A., Zoología de Artrópodos, Ed. McGraw-Hill-Interamericana de España, Madrid, 1994.
Eckert, R., Randall, D., e Augustine, G., Fisiología animal. Mecanismos e adaptaciones, Ed. McGraw-Hill Interamericana de España, Madrid, 1991.
Hickman, J.R.; Cleveland, P.; Keen, S.L.; Eisenhour, D.J.; Larson, A.; L´anson, H..- Principios integrales de Zoología. Servet Edra, Zaragoza, 924 pp 2021
Kardong, K. V., Vertebrados: anatomía comparada, función, evolución, Ed. McGraw-Hill Interamericana, Madrid, 1999.
Lavelle, P. e Spain, A.V.- Soil Ecology. Kluwer Academic Publishers 2001
Randall, D., Burggren, W. e French, K., Fisioloxía animal. Mecanismos e adaptaciones, Ed. McGraaw-Hill Interamericana, Madrid, 1998.
Complementary bibliography
Barber, A. M. e Ponz, F., Fisiología Animal: funciones vegetativas, Ed. Síntesis, 1991.
Barja de Quiroga, G., Fisiología Animal e Evolución. Hacia una visión más objetiva de los seres vivos, Ed. Akal, Madrid, 1993.
Barnes, R. S. K., Calow, P., e Olive, P. J. W., The Invertebrates: a new synthesis, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 1993.
Birch, M. C. e Hainer, K. F., Feromonas de insectos, Ed. Oikos-Tau, Barcelona, 1990.
Bonnet, J.C., Aupinel, P. e Vrillon, J.L.- L'escargot Helix aspersa: biologie-élevage. INRA 1989
Bush, A. O., Fernández, J. C., Esch, G. W. e Seed, J. R., Parasitism. The diversity and ecology of animal parasites, Cambridge University Press, 566 pp, 2001.
Díaz, J. A. e Santos, T., Aproximación evolutiva a la diversidad e organización de los animales, Ed. Síntesis, Madrid, 1998.
Malakhov, V. V., Nematodos: Structure, Development, Classification and Phylogeny, Smithsonian Institution, 1994.
Mayordomo Exojo, I.- Cría Biológica del Caracol. Ed. Agrotecnicas, 2003
Meléndez-Hevia, E., La evolución del metabolismo: hacia la simplicidad, ed. Eudema Biología, 1992.
Richards, O. W. e Davies, R. G., Tratado de Entomología Imms. 1 Estructura, Fisiología y Desarrollo, ed. Omega, Barcelona, 1983.
Richards, O. W. e Davies, R. G., Tratado de Entomología Imms. 2. Clasificación y Biología, ed. Omega, Barcelona, 1984.
Schuldt, M.- Lombricultura: Teoría y práctica. Ed. Mundi-Prensa 2006
Vaughan, T. A., Mamíferos, Interamericana, México, 1988.
Weichert, C. K. e Presch, W., Elementos de anatomía de los cordados, Ed. McGraw-Hill, México, 1981.
Wessels, N. K., Adaptaciones estructurales de los vertebrados en Scientific American: Vertebrados: estructura y función, Ed. Blume, Madrid, 1979.
BASIC SKILLS
CB2 - That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the competencies that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and problem solving within their area of study
CB3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their study area) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature
CB4 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
CB5 - That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies
GENERAL COMPETENCES
CG1 - Knowledge of basic, scientific and technological subjects that allow continuous learning, as well as an ability to adapt to new situations or changing environments.
CG2 - Ability to solve problems with creativity, initiative, methodology and critical reasoning.
CG3 - Capacity for leadership, communication and transmission of knowledge, abilities and skills in the social fields of action.
CG5 - Ability to develop their activities, assuming a social, ethical and environmental commitment in tune with the reality of the human and natural environment.
CG6 - Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
TRANVERSAL COMPETENCES
CT1 - Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
CT2 - Capacity for reasoning and argumentation.
CT3 - Capacity for individual work, with a self-critical attitude.
CT4 - Ability to work in a group and cover problematic situations collectively.
CT5 - Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information.
CT6 - Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text
CT7 - Ability to make a presentation in public in a clear, concise and coherent way
CT8 - Commitment to the veracity of the information offered to others.
CT9 - Ability to use information and communication technologies (ICT).
CT10 - Use of bibliographic information and the Internet.
CT11 - Use of information in a foreign language.
CT12 - Ability to solve problems through the integrated application of their knowledge.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
FB8 - Knowledge of the biological bases and foundations of the plant and animal field in engineering.
CR3 - Ability to know, understand and use the principles of the foundations of animal production. Livestock facilities.
HJ8 - Ability to know, understand and use the principles of Hydrology. Erosion. Plant material: production, use and maintenance; Ecosystems and biodiversity; Physical mean and climate change. Analysis, management and Territorial Organization Plans. Landscaping principles. Specific tools for graphic design and expression; Practical development of environmental impact studies; Restoration projects development. Instruments for the Planning of the territory and the landscape; Management and planning of projects and works, environmental and landscaping; Projects and maintenance plans for green areas; Development projects. Instruments for the Planning of the territory and the landscape; Management and planning of projects and works
EA1 - Ability to know, understand and use the principles of animal production technologies: Animal anatomy. Animal physiology. Animal production, protection and exploitation systems. Animal production techniques. Genetics and animal improvement.
MC1 - Ability to know, understand and use the principles of plant and animal production technologies: Plant breeding; Biotechnology and plant breeding; Crops; Crop protection; Gardening and Landscaping. Sport zones.
The theoretical classes (participatory master classes) will take place during the second semester, according to the schedule approved by the center, and the material used in each theory class will be previously available to students on the virtual platform. These classes will consist of the explanation of the contents of the subject, by the teaching staff, using the waxing and the audiovisual media (computer presentations).
Interactive teaching (seminars and laboratory practices)
The seminars are complementary activities on applied aspects that will be taught by the teaching staff.
The laboratory practices will serve to illustrate the theoretical contents of the subject and will be oriented fundamentally to the students acquiring practical skills and experience; This teaching will unfold as follows:
- Brief introduction by the teacher.
- Carrying out the practice by the students, following the guidelines set by a script, under the supervision and supervision of the teacher.
All the tasks carried out by the students (autonomous and independent work, preparation and presentation of course work, group work and cooperative learning, reading) will be guided by the academic staff in the tutoring sessions.
USC-virtual:
- The tools available in the virtual USC will be used to provide students with the necessary material for the development of the subject (presentations, notes, supporting texts, bibliography, etc.) and to establish fluent communication with the teacher.
Skills worked
1. Expository classes: CT1, CT10, CT11, CT12, CG1, HJ8, FB8, MC1
2. Seminars: CG5, CT5, CT6, CT10, MC1, CB3, CR3
3. Practices: CG1,FB8, HJ8, MC1, CB2, CT2
4. Group tutoring: CT12, CG1, CT4
5. Individual tutorials: CT3
6. Assessment activities: EA1, MC1, CT10, CT12, CG1,CG3, CG2, CG6, CB3, CB4, CB5, CT7, CT8, CT9, CG3
ATTENDANCE DISPENSE: the dispensation of attendance to the sessions corresponding to interactive classroom teaching is not contemplated
1st OPPORTUNITY
The final grade of the subject will be the sum of the following sections:
1.- Theoretical exam (45% of the final grade). It is essential to pass the exam to add the rest of the scores.
Competences assessed: CB2, CG1, CG2, CT1, CT2, FB8, HJ8, EA1, CR3, MC1
2.- Attendance, attitude and use of the practices, as well as the preparation of a final report (15% of the final grade). Practices will be compulsory and not attending them means having to take a practical exam at the end of the course.
Competences assessed: CB5, CR3
3.- Preparation of a paper on the results of practice 1 (15% of the final grade).
Competences assessed: CB3, CB4, CG2, CG3, CG5, CG6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12, CR3
4.- Preparation and presentation of a work based on a scientific article (10% of the final grade).
Competences assessed: CB3, CB4,CG2, CG3, CG5, CG6, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7,CT8, CT9, CT10, CT11, CT12, CR3
5.- Continuous evaluation through the answer of some questionnaires at the end of each topic and the seminars, together with the active participation in the classes and the elaboration of a glossary with terms in Galician, Spanish and English (15% of the final grade). ). After the time of the exhibition classes, there is no new possibility to answer the questionnaires
Competences assessed: CB2, CT2, CT3, CT9, MC1
2 nd OPPORTUNITY: The qualifications obtained, in the ordinary opportunity, in sections 3, 4 and 5 will be the same in the recovery so there is no possibility of entering new jobs
ORIGINALITY OF THE WORK SUBMITTED
"In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the" Regulations for the evaluation of student academic performance and the review of grades will apply:
The fraudulent performance of any exercise or test required in the assessment of a subject will involve the qualification of fail in the corresponding call, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be followed against the offending student. It will be considered fraudulent, among others, to carry out works plagiarized or obtained from sources accessible to the public without reworking or reinterpretation and without citations to the authors and the sources.
In preparing the work carried out during the course, certain rules must be followed:
Any literal quotation of text and / or figures taken from a book, a reprint or from a web page must be correctly referenced. Otherwise, it will be considered that plagiarism is being carried out (action and effect of copying substantially other people's works, giving them as their own).
It will also be considered plagiarism if the copy is made by another partner, or a work written by another person is presented, posing as its author.
The detection of any of these forms of plagiarism will mean that such work is not taken into account and must be redone. In addition, if the plagiarism is repeated, it will mean the absence of the corresponding grade in the final grade of the subject.
In the case of the questionnaires, if a copy is detected in the responses of a part of the students, it will lead to the absence of the corresponding grade in the final grade of the subject for all the cases detected
REPEATERS: the grades obtained in the different activities during an academic year will not be saved for subsequent courses, so they will have to be repeated in their entirety.
Expositive Classes: 18 hours
Lecture and preparation of lessons: 27,5 hours
Interactives Classes: 18 hours
Lecture and preparation of interactives clases: 8
Exercices: 8 hours
Elaboration and presentation of works: 17 hours
Group tutorial: 2 hours
Exam study: 14 hours
Total hours of students’ dedication: 112,5 hours
Contact and participative attendance in classes of theory and especially in laboratory practices since they are obligatory
Consultation of recommended bibliography and of the material available in the virtual campus
Use of tutorial hours to do consultation and clarifications.
Maria Teresa Rodriguez Lopez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- teresa.rodriguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer