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Invertebrates (Laboratory Manual)

This course is a 200-level, first-semester laboratory manual designed for Biology students. It offers practical experience in studying invertebrate animals, focusing on their diversity and anatomy. Through interactive lab sessions, students will gain a deep understanding of invertebrates. The course includes seven practical classes, emphasizing active participation and careful observation. Students will use microscopes and other lab equipment to identify organisms and report scientific observations, enhancing their visualization and appreciation of invertebrate morphology.

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91h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
InvertebratesLaboratoryProtozoaPlatyhelminthesNematoda

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Microscope Use

2

Protozoa Morphology

3

Platyhelminthes Diversity

4

Nematoda Adaptations

5

Annelida Body Forms

6

Arthropoda Structure

7

Mollusca Classes

8

Echinodermata Classification

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

practical assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Zoologist

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Parasitologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Marine Biologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Research Assistant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareAgricultureEnvironmental ConservationResearch InstitutionsPharmaceuticals

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: An Introductory Practical

3h

Unit 1: An Introductory Practical

3 study hours
  • •Learn laboratory safety rules
  • •Understand microscope components and functions
  • •Practice focusing and adjusting the microscope
  • •Prepare biological drawings following guidelines
  • •Learn basic biological terminologies
Week
2

Module 2: The Protozoa

3h

Unit 2: The Protozoa

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Euglena sp.
  • •Identify morphological features of Euglena
  • •Examine slides of Trypanosoma sp.
  • •Identify morphological features of Trypanosoma
  • •Examine slides of Leishmania sp.
  • •Identify morphological features of Leishmania
Week
3

Module 2: The Protozoa

3h

Unit 2: The Protozoa

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Amoeba sp.
  • •Identify morphological features of Amoeba
  • •Examine slides of Paramecium sp.
  • •Identify morphological features of Paramecium
  • •Examine slides of Eimeria sp.
  • •Identify morphological features of Eimeria
Week
4

Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3h

Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Taenia sp.
  • •Note the suckers and hooks
  • •Note the tape-like segmented body
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Taenia sp.
Week
5

Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3h

Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Echinococcus sp.
  • •Note the complete cuticle
  • •Note the scolex
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Echinococcus sp.
Week
6

Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3h

Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Gyrodactylus sp.
  • •Note the adaptations to parasitism
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Gyrodactylus sp.
Week
7

Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3h

Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Schistosoma sp.
  • •Note the adaptations to parasitism
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Schistosoma sp.
Week
8

Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3h

Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Fasciola sp.
  • •Note the adaptations to parasitism
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Fasciola sp.
Week
9

Module 4: The Phylum Nematoda

3h

Unit 4: The Phylum Nematoda

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Trichuris sp.
  • •Note the thick cuticle
  • •Note the cylindrical body-form
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Trichuris sp.
Week
10

Module 4: The Phylum Nematoda

3h

Unit 4: The Phylum Nematoda

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Ancylostoma duodenale
  • •Note the thick cuticle
  • •Note the cylindrical body-form
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Ancylostoma duodenale
Week
11

Module 4: The Phylum Nematoda

3h

Unit 4: The Phylum Nematoda

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Ascaris lumbricoides
  • •Note the thick cuticle
  • •Note the cylindrical body-form
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Ascaris lumbricoides
Week
12

Module 5: The Phylum Annelida

3h

Unit 5: The Phylum Annelida

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Lumbricus terrestris
  • •Note the bilateral symmetry
  • •Note the number and arrangement of chaetae
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Lumbricus terrestris
Week
13

Module 5: The Phylum Annelida

3h

Unit 5: The Phylum Annelida

3 study hours
  • •Examine slides of Nereis sp.
  • •Note the bilateral symmetry
  • •Note the number and arrangement of chaetae
  • •Make a labeled drawing of Nereis sp.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all practical exercises and labeled drawings

2

Create flashcards for each invertebrate phylum and their characteristics

3

Practice identifying organisms under the microscope using provided slides

4

Focus on the adaptive features of parasitic invertebrates

5

Understand the classification systems for each phylum

6

Create concept maps linking different invertebrate groups and their evolutionary relationships

7

Review all in-text questions and exercises

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