Ζoology
| Title | ΖΩΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Ζoology |
| Code | 002Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000002 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600125895
|
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600125895
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=10029
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Develop an appreciation for animal diversity
Develop an understanding on morphology and functional organization of animals
Develop a knowledge of animal adaptation on environment and its use
Develop skills on classification of animal groups
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Darwin’s theory, evolution. Patterns and mechanism of reproduction in animals. Principles of development, development of tissues, organs and systems in animals. Architectural pattern of an animal. Classification and phylogeny of animals.
Characteristics, structure, movements, reproductive, digestive and feeding systems of Protozoa, Molluscs, Annelids, Arthropods, Insects, Fishes, Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds and Mammals.
Keywords
Darwin's theory, reproduction, development, classification, animals
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | ||||
| Exams | 12 | ||||
| Total | 90 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Λαζαρίδου-Δημητριάδου, Μ. (2004) Γενική Ζωολογία. Εκδόσεις Γιαχούδη, Θεσσαλονίκη.
Lazaridou-Dimitriadou, M. (2004) General Zoology. Giahoudi Publishers, Thessaloniki
Additional bibliography for study
Hickman, C.P., Roberts, L.S. & Larson, A. (2003) Ζωολογία: Ολοκληρωμένες Αρχές. Εκδόσεις ΙΩΝ, Επιμέλεια Ελληνικής έκδοσης Μαρία Αποστολοπούλου. Αθήνα.
Last Update
17-09-2018
