Modiwl BNS-1002:
Organismal Diversity

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Joanna Smith

Amcanion cyffredinol

To present an overview of basic classification, form and function of the major groups of living organisms

Cynnwys cwrs

All major groups of living organisms will be reviewed, from viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi and higher plants to invertebrate and vertebrate animals. General taxonomy, body form, physiology and life history will be studied to give an appreciation of the multiple aspects of biodiversity.

Meini Prawf

trothwy

D- to D+: Adequate factual knowledge about diversity of plants and animals with some basic knowledge about function of evolutionary adaptations seen in different groups. Some basic comprehension of reasons for comparative differences seen between taxa.

da

B- to B+: Good factual knowledge about diversity of plants and animals with demonstrable accurate knowledge about function of evolutionary adaptations seen in different groups and classification criteria. A student acheiving 2:1 grades in the module overall will have a good ability to compare taxa and show some reasoning when considering similarities and differences between these.

C- i C+

C- to C+: Reasonable factual knowledge about diversity of plants and animals with some knowledge about function of evolutionary adaptations seen in different groups and awareness of classification criteria. A student acheiving 2:2 grades in the module overall will have a reasonable ability to compare taxa.

ardderchog

A- to A+: Comprehensive factual knowledge about diversity of plants and animals with highly accurate knowledge about function of evolutionary adaptations seen in different groups and classification criteria. Excellent ability to compare taxa and show some reasoning when considering similarities and differences between these.

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Know the basic taxonomy of living organisms, from viruses, microbes, fungi, plants, to invertebrate and vertebrate animals.

  2. Understand the functional morphology of the above organisms.

  3. Understand basic physiological principles applicable to selected groups of organisms.

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
GWAITH CWRS MCQ test A

Online test to consolidate topics taught on the module to this point. Will give practice in the MCQ format that students will get for the exam, and allow time on task revision.

 5.00
GWAITH CWRS MCQ test B

Online test to consolidate topics taught on the module to this point. Will give practice in the MCQ format that students will get for the exam, and allow time on task revision.

 5.00
GWAITH CWRS MCQ Test C

Online test to consolidate topics taught on the module to this point. Will give practice in the MCQ format that students will get for the exam, and allow time on task revision.

 5.00
ARDDANGOSIAD/YMARFER Practical Assessment

In class, you will examine and draw two different animal skulls, highlighting and labelling anatomically important features. The drawings must be completed by the end of the session and should be accompanied by a scale and legend. You will also make notes on the important features of the skull that give you clues as to their life history, fill in a proforma skulls profile for each and draw some conclusions about the animal based on these. Further guidance and practice will be available via introductory lectures, the preparatory lab and via resources available on Bb. The skulls profiles and drawings will be handed in at the end of the practical session you are timetabled for.

 30.00
ARHOLIAD Exam

MCQs covering all aspects of the module. Further details will be available in revision session and in class. Practice questions will be available online.

 50.00
GWAITH CWRS MCQ Test D

Online test to consolidate topics taught on the module to this point. Will give practice in the MCQ format that students will get for the exam, and allow time on task revision.

 5.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Workshop

Workshops/support sessions will be timetabled to support lecture blocks throughout the Semester

 5
 

Directed reflective and formative tasks in an online environment supported by tutors. These will be designed to encourage continued engagement, time on task and to promote practice of study skills after each subject block within the module

 10
Lecture

Lectures may be one or two hours in duration - combinations of theory, phylogenetic relationships and illustrative case studies. Lectures will be given in subject blocks and optional drop-in summary and revision sessions will be timetabled to support learning in a responsive way

 30
Private study

Guided independent study: Students will be supported in the virtual learning environment via provision of extra reading and watching/lecture notes/formative assessment and group feedback. Students will be expected to invest 2-3 hours of self-directed study for every hour of teaching contact

 150
Laboratory

Students will examine a range of museum materials in a hands-on practical session, designed to increase observation and recording skills, encourage students to apply comparisons of important features of morphology to function. Students will complete biological drawings, and elements within practicals will be assessed.

5

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • 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
  • 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

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • Recognize and apply appropriate theories and concepts from a range of disciplines.
  • Consider issues from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives.
  • Apply subject knowledge to the understanding and addressing of problems.
  • 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.

Adnoddau

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Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/bns-1002.html

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