Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop student knowledge and understanding of the origins of life on earth, particularly invertebrate animals and plant life, and for students to synthesise meaning in the domain of organismal adaptation to diverse habitats. Species diversity of invertebrates; interactions between species; comparative anatomy and physiology of invertebrates; invertebrate ecology; development of plant life on earth.
Course learning outcomes
- Document information relating to the different kingdoms of life
- Describe the taxonomy and diversity of invertebrate animals
- Describe the evolutionary relationships within the invertebrates
- Explain the levels of anatomical and physiological organisation within the invertebrates
- Explain the variety of roles of plants and animals in ecological processes
- Develop skills in specimen collection, interpretation and curation
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