2023
Invertebrate Biology
Name: Invertebrate Biology
Code: BIO12349L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Biological Sciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
At the end of the course students should have the basic knowledge underlying the study of invertebrates
in an evolutionary and functional point of view. Understanding the anatomical and functional changes
resulting from adaptation to new environmental conditions. Deepen the knowledge of systematics and
taxonomy of invertebrates. Developing English language skills applied to the study of invertebrates.
Communicate results by preparing , written or oral reports; critically interact with other colleagues by
participating in forums and other online activities, using the University of Évora platform for online
learning (Moodle).
in an evolutionary and functional point of view. Understanding the anatomical and functional changes
resulting from adaptation to new environmental conditions. Deepen the knowledge of systematics and
taxonomy of invertebrates. Developing English language skills applied to the study of invertebrates.
Communicate results by preparing , written or oral reports; critically interact with other colleagues by
participating in forums and other online activities, using the University of Évora platform for online
learning (Moodle).
Contents
The first six lectures aim to achieve the following objectives:
(1) Set some basic terminology,
(2) introduce some new concepts,
(3) Present some of the subjects to be developed over the course. During these six
first classes, the three topics mentioned above, and in which the program is based, are used as a link
between phyla as a whole. In other classes, these issues continue to be present, but now in a comparative
inter-and intra taxa.
General ecology of several groups of invertebrates will also be addressed, particularly when discussing their Bauplan.
As mentioned above, the practical lessons run for 15 sessions (2 hours each).
The laboratory practical classes and their sequence follow the thematic development of the program
of lectures, reinforcing and complementing the learning process on the morphology and functional
anatomy of the major invertebrate taxa.
(1) Set some basic terminology,
(2) introduce some new concepts,
(3) Present some of the subjects to be developed over the course. During these six
first classes, the three topics mentioned above, and in which the program is based, are used as a link
between phyla as a whole. In other classes, these issues continue to be present, but now in a comparative
inter-and intra taxa.
General ecology of several groups of invertebrates will also be addressed, particularly when discussing their Bauplan.
As mentioned above, the practical lessons run for 15 sessions (2 hours each).
The laboratory practical classes and their sequence follow the thematic development of the program
of lectures, reinforcing and complementing the learning process on the morphology and functional
anatomy of the major invertebrate taxa.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical lectures that students should attend.
Practical sessions where students are encouraged to identify and manipulate fresh or preserved
invertebrates. During the field visits the students will have the opportunity to observe the animals in their
natural environments.
The practical component of this course can take advantage of the laboratorial infrastructures that are
available at the CIEMAR (Polo de Sines) and other campus of the University of Évora, namely, the Polo da
Mitra.
Evaluation
Theoretical Module: Written exam or 2 tests; Practical Module: written exam and/or written report
Practical sessions where students are encouraged to identify and manipulate fresh or preserved
invertebrates. During the field visits the students will have the opportunity to observe the animals in their
natural environments.
The practical component of this course can take advantage of the laboratorial infrastructures that are
available at the CIEMAR (Polo de Sines) and other campus of the University of Évora, namely, the Polo da
Mitra.
Evaluation
Theoretical Module: Written exam or 2 tests; Practical Module: written exam and/or written report
