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- Identify the fundamental features and possibilities of the various vertebrate life forms.
- Appreciate the extent of the diversity within each of the vertebrate classes.
- Understand the fluctuations in diversity of vertebrate classes over time.
- Have an overview of the origins of the main vertebrate classes.
- Apply a rigorous approach to establishing phylogenetic relationships.
- Examine critically current problems in the phylogeny of vertebrates.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 51 |
Total | 125 |
2nd Year Modules
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of semester examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
Practical Examination: Dissection practical examination | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be given to students, post-assessment, for lab practical exam.