COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
2014/2015 Academic session
College:
Science and Technology
Department:
Biological Sciences
Programme:
Applied Biology and Biotechnology
Course Code:
BLY 221
Course Title:
Basic Invertebrate Zoology
Units:
2
Course Lecturers:Dr. Daramola F. Y (Co-ordinator), and Mr. AyandaO.I
Semester:
Omega
Time:
As indicated in the time table
Location:
As indicated in the time table
A. Course Overview: This course will cover the following: The Biology of Amoeba,
Paramecium, Plasmodium, Leucosolenia, Obelia, Hydra, Aurelia, Actinia, Dugesia,
Fasciola, Tenia, Ascaris, Hyperiodirilus, Nereis, Hirudo, Achachatina,Aspatheria, Sepia,
Macrobrachium, Lycosa, Polydesmus, Periplaneta and Asterepecten – to illustrate the
classification organization, evolutionary trends and diversity of invertebrates.
B. Course Objectives: At the end of the course, students should be able to:
(I)
To describe the biology and diversity of invertebrate animals.
(II)
To illustrate the classification, organization, evolutionary trends and diversity of
invertebrate animals.
(III)
To illustrate the practical applications of Invertebrate Zoology in solving societal
challenges.
C. Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids
- Lecture Delivery Methods: Lectures will be delivered through the conventional
instructions, interactive sessions, classroom exercises, and laboratory activities.
- Teaching aids: Teaching aids will include instructional facilities such as PowerPoint and
diagrams, charts, Teaching manuals.
D. Course Outline
Module I:
Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology
Week 1
Definition and general characteristics of invertebrate animals
Week 2
General Classification of invertebrate animals.
Module II:
The Biology of Amoeba and Paramecium
Week 3
Amoeba and Paramecium.
Week 4
The Biology of Plasmodium, Leucosolenia
Module III
Phyla: Coelenterata (Cnidaria), Platyhelminthes, Nematoda
Week 5
The Biology of Obelia, Hydra
Week 6
The Biology of Aurelia, Actinia, Dugesia
Week 7
Students activity: Debate on the topic: Survival, and relatively high diversity and
abundance of invertebrates are predicated upon their evolution of the exoskeletons.
Discuss.
Week 8
The Biology of Fasciola, Taenia, Ascaris.
Module IV
Phyla: Annelida, Mollusca
Week 9
The Biology of Nereis.
Week 10
The Biology of Hirudo, Achachatina.
Week 11
The Biology of Aspatheria, Sepia.
Module V
Phyla Arthropoda, Echinodermata
Week 12
The Biology of Macrobrachium, Lycosa
Week 13
The Biology of Polydesmus, Periplaneta and Astropecten.
Week 14
Revision
E. Tutorials
Revision and evaluation
F. Structure of the Programme /Method of Grading
Continuous Assessment
30 Marks
Semester Examination 70 Marks
G. Ground Rules and Regulations
75% Class attendance is mandatory.
Punctuality and etiquette must be ensured at all times.
Active participation is anticipated from every student.
All assignments should be taken seriously and submitted on time.
H. Topics for Term Papers/ Assignments
Invertebrates as indicators of environmental pollution
The survival, and relative high density and abundance of invertebrates are predicated upon
their evolution of their exoskeletons. Discuss.
I. Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goal
Through the employment of well-researched, comprehensive and updated body of
Knowledge of contemporary global standard, conveyed with best practices, teaching
methodologies and sophistry, students would be equipped to be “Expert thinkers”,
responsibility-sensitive, so as to take the leadership role they are made for, and be among the
best in the world.
J. Contemporary issues/industrial Relevance
Invertebrates are indicators of environmental status, and are therefore useful for monitoring
the environment for pollution, water quality assessments e.t.c. Duringenvironmental Impact
Assessments (EIAS), which is a booming business involving many companies and
industries, invertebrates are the major focus on biodiversity studies. This course will give the
students the professional tools and expertise needed in such aspects
K. Recommended Texts:
Lal, S.S.(2007). Practical Zoology: Invertebrate. Rastogi Publications, Meerut. 496pp.