ECOS1094 Advanced invertebrate identification (2 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
Course
on the identification of invertebrate animals, which deepens students’
knowledge on the structure, evolution and ecology of terrestrial organisms.
Identification of preserved samples is trained in the laboratory by using
identification keys.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student should be able to
· explain basics of the classification of invertebrate animals.
· use the identification keys of main groups of invertebrates.
· identify invertebrates at least to family level.
· handle preserved wet and dry samples.
· recognize morphological structures used in identification.
· describe main biological and ecological features in invertebrates studied.
use tools needed in identification.Description of prerequisites
Bio- ja ympäristötieteiden perusopinnot, BENA2021-2023/2031-2033.
Completion methods
Method 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Evaluation criteria:
Progress in identification work, pass the test, scale: pass/fail.
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Compulsory attendance at the laboratory work, assignments and self-evaluation.
Study materials:
Identification keys and other material available in Moodle.