Animal Form and Function - BI1AFF1 - Module Introduction
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University of Reading
Dr Manabu Sakamoto
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This document introduces the Animal Form and Function module (BI1AFF1) at the University of Reading. It covers the module's learning outcomes, structure (lectures and practical sessions), assessments, and module schedule. The module explores animal biodiversity, form, function, ecology, and adaptations via a comparative approach and discusses the relationship between biodiversity, environment, and evolution.
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Animal Form and Function BI1AFF1 Dr Manabu Sakamoto Prof Amanda Callaghan [email protected] Welcome to Animal Form and Function! In this module you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of animals, using a comparative approach. Module team Dr Manab...
Animal Form and Function BI1AFF1 Dr Manabu Sakamoto Prof Amanda Callaghan [email protected] Welcome to Animal Form and Function! In this module you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of animals, using a comparative approach. Module team Dr Manabu Sakamoto Prof Amanda Callaghan Module convenor Module co-convenor Module learning outcomes MLO1: Demonstrate a broad understanding of the body plans and growth of a range of animals. MLO2: Understand and explain the deep evolutionary splits between animal groups that have led to different physiological solutions. MLO3: Identify and discuss the differences between example physiological systems across the animal kingdom related to environment and evolutionary history. MLO4: Understand and explain fundamental differences in development between animal groups. Module structure Lectures Typically timetabled in sets of two lectures Each session lasts 45-50 min Check your timetable for the times and rooms Practicals HLS Ground Floor teaching lab (G16) Hands-on activities Specimens from teaching collection and Cole Museum Assessments Blackboard test (30% module mark) Week 5 Contents from Weeks 1 to 4 Practical skills test (30% module mark) Week 11, Wed 11th Dec Contents from practical sessions Exam (40% module mark) Semester 1 assessment period 40 multiple choice questions Contents from across the module Module Roadmap Shows how the module will be delivered. Can be found on Blackboard under Module Information. Weekly learning plan A weekly learning plan will be available on Blackboard every week In the relevant weekly folder (e.g., Week 1) under the Learning Materials section. Shows outline of the learning and activities you are expected to complete each week. Module schedule What is form and function? Animal biodiversity Animal diversity across space ase 2012. PLoS Biol 10(3): e1001294. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1001294 Biodiversity loss Percentage of original species diversity = Biodiversity intactness wbold et al. 2016. Science 353: 288-291. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaf2201 Biodiversity through time Biodiversity loss has happened multiple times in the long history of Earth! Mass extinction events Often associated with drastic and catastrophic environmental changes! Sound familiar? Biodiversity and environment How many species Taxonomy are there? What do they look Form like? What are they Function doing? What do they need Ecology to do? Where do they Environment live? Biodiversity and environment Taxonomy Who are they? What do they look Form like? What are they Function doing? What do they need Ecology to do? Where do they Environment live? Form and function! Taxonomy Who are they? Adaptatio Adaptatio n n What do they look Form Selectio like? n What are they Function doing? Selectio Selectio n n What do they need Ecology to do? Where do they Environment live? Form and function Form What does it look like? Morphology (size and shape) Traits or features Function What does it do? Biomechanics Physiology Reproduction Adaptation and natural selection Adaptatio Adaptatio n n Selectio n Selectio Selectio n n
