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Systematic Biology: Zoology
Systematische Biologie: Zoologie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:54
Abstract
Lecture: The lecture provides an overview of animal diversity. Using key selected groups, phylogenetic, morphological and ecological aspects are addressed. Two priority topics are the arthropods and the vertebrates (including vertebrate fauna of Switzerland).Practical: Knowledge of selected animal groups and their characteristics (supplementing the lecture) and of the basic methods.
Objective
Lecture: The systematic classification of animals and the characteristics of the most important animal groups, basic animal body plans. Practical: Examples of selected animal groups and their characteristics; acquire the relevant skills: simple preparations, dissection, microscopy, drawing, protocols.
Content
Lecture: Body plans, characteristics, diversity and phylogenetic position of the main groups of Protozoa, Invertebrates, and Vertebrates, with a special focus on Arthropods and Vertebrates (including vertebrate fauna of Switzerland). Practical: Macroscopic and microscopic study of selected Protozoa, Invertebrates (especially insects) and Vertebrates: morphology and anatomy; behaviour, mainly locomotion, feeding, and reproduction.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Scripts can be downloaded from Moodle, and additional material will be handed out (particularly in the practical).
Literature
No further literature required, the script contains suggestions for further reading.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Systematische Biologie: Zoologie
Does not take place this semester.
Semesterwechsel, findet ab FS 2022 nur im FS statt.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |
| practical/laboratory course |
Systematische Biologie: Zoologie
Does not take place this semester.
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Semesterwechsel, findet ab FS 2022 nur im FS statt.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |