Guia docente 2023_24 Facultad de Biología

Zoology 2: Arthropod invertebrates and chordates

Expected results from this subject

Expected results from this subject	Training and Learning Results
To know the origin and evolution of animals: the body plans, the position of the distinct groups along the evolutionary tree and the rules of the zoological nomenclature.	A3 A4	B6	C2	D3
To know the biodiversity and the organisms' abilities to adapt to their environment: species identification (use of dichotomous keys) and analysis of animal behaviour	A3 A4	B1	C1 C2 C6 C7	D3
To know and compare the anatomy and physiology of the different animal groups: morphological adaptations, strategies of capture and food foraging, developmental biology and biological cycles	A3 A4	B6	C2 C6 C9	D3
To apply the acquired knowledge in zoology to manipulate and analyse specimens and samples of biological origin, with the aim of cataloging, evaluating, designing and interpreting biological models; to elaborate management measures for species control and for the dessign of adequate plans that could ensure their conservation and the restoration of their habitats.	A3 A4	B1 B6	C1 C7 C9	D3 D4 D5
To apply knowledge and techniques in those areas specialised in producing and exploitating resources of animal origin; awareness of animal welfare and ethical commitment when studying and using animals	A3 A4	B6	C1 C7 C9	D3 D4 D5
To understand the social projection of zoology and its impact in the professional world, as well as to know how to disseminate contents (orally and written) in academic and scientific fields and in any other forum of dissemination.	A3 A4	B6	C9	D3 D4 D5