Fundamentals of classification and nomenclature of animals

Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Fundamentals of classification and nomenclature of animals
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
7 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR04. Understand the basic terms, concepts, principles, theories and laws in the field of biological sciences and on the borders of subject areas PR06. Apply the principles of taxonomy, methods of detection and identification of non-cellular life forms, prokaryotes and eukaryotes. PR15. Apply in professional activities methods for determining the structural and functional characteristics of biological systems at different levels of the organization. PR17. Through self-study to master new knowledge and modern methods of experimental research to solve problems of biology. PR23.6. Organize zoological research. PR25.6. Conduct a systematic analysis of the diversity of the animal world based on an understanding of the mechanisms of adaptation of different species of animals to the environment, as well as interactions with other organisms.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the features of the organization of representatives of different taxa of animals. 2. To be able to plan and carry out scientific and practical research in the field of animal species diversity, to prepare the results for publication in the scientific literature. 3. Have basic skills in using specialized computer programs to present data in text format, search and analyze information in specialized journals and the Internet.
Course content
The subject of the discipline "Fundamentals of classification and nomenclature of animals" is a number of issues related to the rules of creation and modification of the modern system of animals. As a result of studying this discipline students will know the place of animals in the organic world and animal macrosystem, have methods of analysis of taxonomic features, describe taxa and determine their rank, know the principles of zoological nomenclature and be able to prepare publications in taxonomy and fauna.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Ковблюк М. М. Основи зоологічної номенклатури та систематики / М. М. Ковблюк. – Сімферополь: ДІАЙПІ, 2008. 2. Міжнародний кодекс зоологічної номенклатури: 4-е вид. – К.: Бібліотека офіційних видань, 2003.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1. Test 1: PH 1.1- 1.4 - 10 points / 5 points. 2. Test work 2: PH 1.1- 1.4 - 10 points / 5 points. 3. Test work 3: PH 1.1- 1.4 - 10 points / 5 points. 4. Test 4: PH 1.1- 1.4 - 10 points / 5 points. 5. Evaluation of presentations / reports on the topics of abstracts: RN 1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 - 60 points / 30 points. - final assessment (in the form of a test)
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Pavlo Balan
Department of Ecology and Zoology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Nataliia Matushkina
Department of Ecology and Zoology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center