COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COURSE COMPACT
2014/2015 Academic session
COLLEGE: Science and Technology
DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences
Programme: Applied Biology and Biotechnology
Course Code: BLY 111
Course Title: Animal Diversity: Forms and Functions
Units: 3
Course Lecturers: Dr F.Y Daramola (Coordinator); Mr Ayanda
Semester: Alpha
Time: As stated in the College Time-table
Location: As stated in the College Time-table
Brief overview of Course: The course will cover the following:
a. Nomenclature and classification of animals. Classification, general characteristics, their forms, functions and economic and evolutionary significance of major animal phyla namely Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Mollusca, Annelida, Arthropoda, Echinodermata and Chordata. Structure and functions of organs and organ systems in vertebrates.
b. Course Objectives/Goals: At the end of the course, students should be able:
(i) To describe the diversity and forms and functions of invertebrate animals.
(ii) To illustrate the nomenclature, classification, general characteristics, forms, functions and economic and evolutionary significance of major animal phyla
(iii) To outline the practical applications of diverse animals in solving societal challenges.
c. Methods of Lecture Delivery/ Teaching Aids
- Lecture delivery methods: Lectures will be delivered through the conventional instructions, interactive sessions, classroom exercises, and laboratory activities.
- Teaching aids: Teaching aids will include instructional facilities such as PowerPoint, and diagrams, charts, Teaching manuals.
d. Course Outline
Module I: Introduction to Animal diversity
Week 1 Introduction to Animal diversity – Dr Daramola
Week 2 Nomenclature and classification of animals. – Dr Daramola
Module II General characteristics, forms, functions and economic and evolutionary significance of major animal phyla namely
Week 3 Protozoa – Dr Daramola
Week 4 Porifera – Dr Daramola
Module III Radiate and Acoelomate Bilateral Animals
Week 5 Cnidaria, – Dr.Daramola
Week 6 Platyhelminthes, – Dr.Daramola
Week 7 Mid semester Examination
Module IV Pseudocoelomate Animals, Molluscs and Segmented worms
Week 8 Nematodes - Dr. Daramola
Week 9 Mollusca - Mr Ayanda
Week 9 Annelida – Mr Ayanda
Module V Arthropods, Echinoderms, and Chordates
Week 10 Arthropoda – Mr Ayanda
Week 11 Echinodermata –Mr. Ayanda
Week 12 Chordata -Mr. Ayanda
Module VI Organ systems in vertebrates
Week 13 Structure and functions of organs and organ systems in vertebrates. – Mr Ayanda
Week 14 Revision
e. Tutorials:
Revision and evaluation
f. Structure of the programme/Method of Grading:
Continuous Assessment 30 marks
Semester examination 70 marks
g. Ground rules & regulations:
75% Class attendance is mandatory.
Punctuality and etiquette must be ensured at all times
Active participation is anticipated from every student
All assignments should be taken seriously and submitted on time.
h. Topics for term papers/Assignments/Students activities:
The survival, and relatively high diversity and abundance of some animals are attributed to the emergence of exoskeleton, discuss.
i. Alignment with Covenant University Vision/ Goals:
Through the employment of well-researched, comprehensive and updated body of knowledge of contemporary global standard, conveyed with best practices, teaching methodologies and sophistry, students would be equipped to be “Expert-thinkers,” responsibility-sensitive, so as to take the leadership or dominion role, they are made for, and be among the best in the world.
j. Contemporary issues/Industry relevance:
This is the basic course in Biology and is fundamental to our understanding of diverse animals and their diverse environments. This is the necessary foundation upon which skills and know-how such as the use of these animals to assess the environmental status will be built. During Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), which is a booming business involving many companies and industries, these animals are the major focus on biodiversity studies. This course will give the students the professional tools and expertise needed in such aspects.
k. Recommended texts:
1. Hickman, C.P., Roberts, L.S., Larson A. (2001) Integrated Principles of Zoology, McGraw Hill, New York.
2. Solomon, E.P., Berg, L.R., and Martin, D.W. (2002). Biology. Thomas Learning USA.
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