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551-0448-00L 6 Credits BSC , SHE D-USYS , D-BIOL
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Zoology

Zoologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Oliver Yves Martin, Dr. Michael Greeff
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:09

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 , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Zoologie
  • Thu 08:15-12:00 (HG E 21)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (HG E 21)
  • 14.04 Date 13:15-14:00 (HG E 21)
  • 20.05 Date 08:15-10:00 (LFW E 13)
  • 20.05 Date 10:15-12:00 (LFW B 3)
  • 27.05 Date 08:15-10:00 (IFW C 33)
  • 02.06 Date 07:45-09:30 (HCP E 47.4)
  • 03.06 Date 08:15-12:00 (LFW E 13)
4 h weekly

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