Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Prof Simon Webster

On successful completion of the module, students will:

1. Have a broad knowledge of the biology of fishes, based on a holistic philosophy: from molecule to whole organism.

2. Understand fundamental physiological processes unique to the group, including osmoregulation, reproductive strategies, locomotion and control of density, Physiology of sensory systems, developmental biology of fish.

3. Have a knowledge of whole organism aspects of fish biology, including, migration, population ecology, exploitation and aquaculture.

The module is based on holistic concepts. The study of fish biology from molecule to whole organism. Topics included will be fish diversity and basal groups, evolution and developmental biology. Physiological mechanisms: sensory modalities, density regulation, adaptations to unusual environments: Deep sea, extreme environments. Reproductive physiology, endocrinology. Whole organism biology: Migration, population ecology and aquaculture.

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The student should demonstrate comprehensive factual knowledge, critical understanding of theory, evidence of extra reading of primary literature and the ability to integrate this extra knowledge in a relevant manner.

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The students should be able to express a basic factual knowledge of at least some part of the core material presented in the module, and be able to appreciate how the physiology of an organism fits it for its environment.

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The student should be able to express a thorough factual knowledge of much of the core material presented in the module, and have a competent and detailed ability to critically evaluate the principles and processes governing the interactions of organisms and their environment. Some evidence of further reading and ability to integrate material from the full range of the lecture content.

1. Engagement with the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with Fish Physiology (Benchmark 3.1).

2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms, their molecular, cellular and physiological processes (Benchmark 3.3).

3. Demonstrate an ability to analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically (Benchmark 3.5).

4. Develop oral presentation skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills by working jointly with other students in practical classes. (Benchmarks 3.4, 3.7 & 3.8).

5. Develop the skills necessary for developing the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (Benchmark 3.9).

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Prac Rep 1 Dogfish/Trout		25.00
	Final Exam Section A - Essay		50.00
	Prac Rep 2 Molecular		25.00

		Oriau
Lecture		20
Laboratory	6 x 3h practicals covering a) Introduction and handling equipment, b) Dogfish and Trout dissections c) Gene Expression using PCR, d) Bioinformatics, e) Help and Discussion sessions.	18
Private study	Additional individual reading and reseach using appropriate resources (online, library)	162

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

• Engagement with current developments in the biosciences and their application.
• Appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms.
• Undertake field and/or laboratory studies of living systems.
• Undertake practical work to ensure competence in basic experimental skills.

Rhagofynion

• BSX-2030: Integrated Zoology

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• C3C1: BSc Zoology with Marine Zoology (with International Exp) year 4 (BSC/ZMB)
• C350: BSC Zoology with Marine Zoology year 3 (BSC/ZMZ)
• C36P: BSc Zoology with Marine Zoology with Placement Year year 4 (BSC/ZMZP)
• C353: MZool Zoology with Marine Zoology year 3 (MZOOL/ZMZ)
• C354: MZool Zoology with Marine Zoology with International Exp. year 4 (MZOOL/ZMZI)
• C37P: MZool Zoology with Marine Zoology with Placement Year year 3 (MZOOL/ZMZP)

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• C100: BSC Biology year 3 (BSC/B)
• C10F: BSc Biology year 3 (BSC/BF)
• C102: BSc Biology (with International Experience) year 4 (BSC/BITE)
• C101: MBiol Master of Biology year 3 (MBIOL/BIO)