Comparative Anatomy – Taxonomy – Biometry of Vertebrates
| Title | ΣΥΓΚΡΙΤΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΤΟΜΙΑ-ΤΑΞΙΝΟΜΙΑ-ΒΙΟΜΕΤΡΙΑ ΣΠΟΝΔΥΛΩΤΩΝ / Comparative Anatomy – Taxonomy – Biometry of Vertebrates |
| Code | P01 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015453 |
Programme of Study: DiPMS PALAIONTOLOGIA-GEŌVIOLOGIA (2023-sīmera)
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makropalaiontología | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Class ID | 600245500
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
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/1/600245500
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=18063
- Other: myfiles.auth.gr
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to observe and recognize the basic osteological parts and anatomical features of vertebrate organisms, classify fossilized vertebrate specimens based on their anatomical features and recognize the importance of fossil vertebrates in the Greek fossil record
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Fossilization and fossiliferous deposits (for non-geologists - common with PO2). Introduction to the principles and rules of taxonomic nomenclature of animal organisms - concept of paleontological species and morphospecies (common with PO2). Basic anatomy and skeletal evolution of vertebrate organisms: Pisces, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals. Fish fossils and otoliths. Osteology of tetrapods. Comparative skeletal anatomy of Amphibian-Reptile-Bird-Mammal. Odontology: evolution and comparative morphological study. Anatomical comparative study of skeletal anatomy of different mammalian families. Ichnofossils. Types of characters. Biometric methods and instruments-Collection of biometric data (common with PO2).
Keywords
Taxinomy, Chordates, Vertebrates, Mammals, Anatomy
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
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 | 40 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 40 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 35 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 5 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Report (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Ειδική Θεματική Βιβλιογραφία - Ανατομικοί Ατλαντες
Last Update
20-11-2023
