Biology | University of Parma

Professor: Alessandra MORI
Academic discipline: Zoologia (BIO/05)
Field: Discipline biologiche
Type of training activity: Basic

73 hours
of face-to-face activities

9 credits

hub: PARMA

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Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to allow the student to achieve the main instruments in
order to describe animal structure and function and to know the main animal taxa.

Prerequisites

Elementary concepts of Biology usually acquired in secondary school courses.

Course unit content

The aim of this course is, after the introduction to the origin of life, to examine the
cell and the main functional systems of animals. The second part concerns the
survival strategies of animal species. In particular, the main topics are the
reproduction, the evolution and the animal behaviour. The last part concerns the
diversity of animal kingdom, from invertebrates to vertebrates.

Full programme

Life molecules.
Origin of life.
The cell.
The cellular division, reproduction and development.
Structure and functions of animals.
The evolution.
Animal behaviour.
Classification and phylogenesis of animals.

Bibliography

CAMPBELL, REECE et al.- Biologia, 2009, Ed. Pearson
D'ANIELLO - Taxa, 2010, Ed. EdiSES

Teaching methods

Frontal and Practical Lessons

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and oral test.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development