BIOGEOGRAPHY
| Title | ΒΙΟΓΕΩΓΡΑΦΙΑ / BIOGEOGRAPHY |
| Code | ΒΟ.ΕΝΒ.6.24 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Rengina Karousou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001679 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 51
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriakī Viología, Genetikī kai Viotechnología | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Perivallontikī Viología | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Genikī | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600167992
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Βιολογίας |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Ι2 (208) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 14:00 έως 16:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600167992
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=5961
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
a) understand the basic distribution patterns of the organisms and historical, evolutionary and ecological processes on which they are due.
b) be aware on the importance of biodiversity conservation, as they will be able to understand the factors that influence the distribution of organisms,including human activities.
c) become familiar with the literature search, analysis and synthesis of information and the writing and presentation of different issues of Biogeography, working individually or in groups.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Ecological biogeography: abiotic – biotic factors and biomes. Historical biogeography. Speciation. Dispersal of the organisms. Migrations. Distribution patterns – endemism – Terrestrial and marine biogeographical regions. Island biogeography. Biogeography and biodiversity. Influence of human activities on the distribution of the organisms.
Keywords
biogeogrpahy, zoogeography, phytogeography
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | 1.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 9 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 33 | 1.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams, Oral examination and written projects
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Φοίτος Δ., Καμάρη Γ. (2008). Μαθήματα Γεωβοτανικής. Εκδόσεις Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών.
Additional bibliography for study
Δίνεται στο https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=5961
Last Update
31-08-2021
