COMPARATIVE ANIMAL ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY
| Title | ΣΥΓΚΡΙΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΤΟΜΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΙΣΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΖΩΩΝ / COMPARATIVE ANIMAL ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY |
| Code | ΖΟ.ENB.7.5 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Dionisios Youlatos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001566 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 25
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 109 |
| Class ID | 600121678
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Class Schedule
| Building | Βιολογίας |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Ι3 (206) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 12:00 έως 14:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121678
- At the Website of the School: http://www.bio.auth.gr/content/sugkritike-anatomia-kai-istologia-zoon
- eLearning (Moodle):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- GM.04.20 EVOLUTION WITH ELEMENTS OF POPULATION GENETICS
- ZO.01.03 MORPHOLOGY & SYSTEMATICS OF INVERTEBRATES
- ZO.02.08 MORPHOLOGY & SYSTEMATICS OF CHORDATA
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of invertebrate and vertebrate taxonomy and morphology.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding of the evolutionary and functional context that has shaped the morphological diversity of vertebrates in multiple levels of structural organisation. Awareness through the appreciation of the evolutionary and adaptive dimensions of vertebrate past and present diversity. Practical techniques of anatomy of representative farm-raised chordates (trout, frog, pigeon, rat) with understanding of functional anatomy, identification of morphological characters with specific functional adaptations, techniques of optical microscopy and practice on techniques of tissue preparation for microscopic observations.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Principles of evolution and comparative anatomy. Principles of functional anatomy and ecological morphology. Comparative anatomy and evolution of integumental tissue and glands, connective tissue, cartilaginous, bony, and muscular tissue and nervous tissue.
Comparative anatomy and evolution of Integument and derivatives, Skeletal system and Muscular system, Digestive and respiratory system, Circulatory system, Reproductive system and urogenital ducts, Nervous system and sense organs. Practicals on techniques of optical microscopy, techniques of tissue preparation (tissue resection, fixation, dehydration, infiltration and embedding in paraffin, sectioning with a microtome, mounting on microscope slides, clearing and staining and preparation of permanent mounts) for microscopic observations. Comparative anatomy of representative farm-raised chordates (trout, frog, pigeon, rat) on all the systems (skeletal, muscular,digestive and respiratory systems, circulatory, reproductive and urogenital systems, nervous system and sense organs).
Keywords
Evolution and comparative anatomy of chordates
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Film projections, powerpoint presentations and self assessment, electornic communication with students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1.0 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 60 | 2.4 | |||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Laboratory examination: Oral examination (identification of microscopic and macroscopic anatomical preparations) -this accounts for 25% of the final grade.
Theory examiniation: Written examinations of mulitple choice questions as well as questions of assessing knowledge and comprehension - this accounts for 75% of the final grade.
The students have the right to give exams in two oral and written exams into two different periods corresponding to independent teaching blocks.
Students can proceed to self-assessment tests through computer.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Μ. Λαζαρίδου-Δημητριάδου.1993. Συγκριτική Ανατομία των Ζώων και Εξέλιξη της Δομής στα Χορδωτά,Εκδόσεις Γιαχούδη-Γιαπούλη
Additional bibliography for study
K. Kardong. 2012. Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. Mc Graw Hill
M. Hildebrand. 1998. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure. Wiley
Last Update
16-06-2017
