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Semester: 1†
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Additional Module Information:
Biology Teaching Office:
Level 2, Biomolecular Sciences Building, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3602 or 3566
BL3323: Assessment
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The following related information applies to all Biology modules:
Who to ask †
(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
Before contacting staff, students should check the content of the Biology Undergraduate Handbook, the module handbook and specific task instructions.
Biology Teaching Office:
We are happy to hear from you about teaching matters. The School of Biology Teaching Office is open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00. School of Biology staff will respond to your emails during these hours. Our team will provide a response to you within three working days.
Biology Teaching Office (Level 2), University of St Andrews, Biomolecular Sciences Building, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk
Tel: 01334 46 3602 or 3566
BL3323: Contributing Staff †
BL3323: Learning Outcomes †
The module objectives are to develop knowledge and understanding of:+ the timing and patterns of the evolution of animal life on land;+ key adaptations of terrestrial animals, for (among other things) feeding, reproduction, and gathering sensory information; gathering;+ animal specialisations in particularly challenging terrestrial habitats;+ how cutting-edge methods -- such as molecular and genomic techniques, and animal tracking technologies -- are changing our understanding of terrestrial zoology;+ key aspects of the importance of animals in terrestrial ecosystems;+ how zoology matters in our approach to studying behaviour, ecology and evolution.
Students completing module BL3323 successfully should be able to:
- + an understanding of all of the above objectives;
- + improved ability to search for, understand, and precis evidence reported in the primary literature;
- + an appreciation of the importance of animal function and adaptation in terrestrial ecology and evolution.
BL3323: Acquired Skills †
Practical Skills
- Species identification (Invertebrates)
- Using dichotomous keys
Transferable Skills
- Long group presentation on given topic (>15 min)
- Critically evaluating sources/information
- Finding literature
- Data analysis (depending on project)
- Working in pairs/small groups
Policies †
(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)
- The procedures and regulations followed by the School of Biology are outlined in the University Handbook and in the School of Biology UG handbook  JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)Â
- All coursework associated with the module must be completed and submitted by its due date.
- Specific School regulations relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, Good Academic Practice and Academic Alert are stated in the School of Biology UG hand book JH booklet info (st-andrews.ac.uk)  and students are required to carefully read these regulations.
- Students are also referred to the University Handbook, available at: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studenthandbook/