Invertebrates (Laboratory Manual)
- Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 40 pages
- 1 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 91 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Practical assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BIO211, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BIO211 · BIO211
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What you should be able to do
- Identify invertebrate organisms using microscopes
- Report scientific observations accurately
- Classify protozoans based on morphology
- Distinguish between parasitic and free-living flatworms
- Recognize adaptations of nematodes to parasitism
- Identify diagnostic features of annelids
- Differentiate arthropod body forms
- Classify molluscan classes
- Classify Echinodermata
What it prepares you for
- Zoologist
- Parasitologist
- Marine Biologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Research Assistant
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Environmental Conservation
- Research Institutions
- Pharmaceuticals
- Microscopes
- Slides
- Dissecting kits
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: An Introductory Practical
Unit 1: An Introductory Practical
Understanding the function of each part of the microscope and how they work together requires careful attention to detail and hands-on practice.
- Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes
Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes
Identifying and classifying the different species of Platyhelminthes requires careful observation of their morphological features and adaptations to parasitism.
- Module 4: The Phylum Nematoda
Unit 4: The Phylum Nematoda
Distinguishing between the different species of Nematoda requires careful attention to subtle morphological differences and adaptive features.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: An Introductory Practical
Unit 1: An Introductory Practical · 3 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 2Module 2: The Protozoa
Unit 2: The Protozoa · 3 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 3Module 2: The Protozoa
Unit 2: The Protozoa · 3 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 4Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes
Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes · 3 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 5Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes
Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes · 3 hours
Examine slides of Echinococcus sp.. Note the complete cuticle. Note the scolex. Make a labeled drawing of Echinococcus sp..
- Week 6Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes
Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes · 3 hours
Examine slides of Gyrodactylus sp.. Note the adaptations to parasitism. Make a labeled drawing of Gyrodactylus sp..
- Week 7Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes
Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes · 3 hours
Examine slides of Schistosoma sp.. Note the adaptations to parasitism. Make a labeled drawing of Schistosoma sp..
- Week 8Module 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes
Unit 3: The Phylum Platyhelminthes · 3 hours
Examine slides of Fasciola sp.. Note the adaptations to parasitism. Make a labeled drawing of Fasciola sp..
- Week 9Module 4: The Phylum Nematoda
Unit 4: The Phylum Nematoda · 3 hours
Examine slides of Trichuris sp.. Note the thick cuticle. Note the cylindrical body-form. Make a labeled drawing of Trichuris sp..
- Week 10Module 4: The Phylum Nematoda
Unit 4: The Phylum Nematoda · 3 hours
Examine slides of Ancylostoma duodenale. Note the thick cuticle. Note the cylindrical body-form. Make a labeled drawing of Ancylostoma duodenale.
- Week 11Module 4: The Phylum Nematoda
Unit 4: The Phylum Nematoda · 3 hours
Examine slides of Ascaris lumbricoides. Note the thick cuticle. Note the cylindrical body-form. Make a labeled drawing of Ascaris lumbricoides.
- Week 12Module 5: The Phylum Annelida
Unit 5: The Phylum Annelida · 3 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 13Module 5: The Phylum Annelida
Unit 5: The Phylum Annelida · 3 hours
Examine slides of Nereis sp.. Note the bilateral symmetry. Note the number and arrangement of chaetae. Make a labeled drawing of Nereis sp..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all practical exercises and labeled drawings
- Create flashcards for each invertebrate phylum and their characteristics
- Practice identifying organisms under the microscope using provided slides
- Focus on the adaptive features of parasitic invertebrates
- Understand the classification systems for each phylum
- Create concept maps linking different invertebrate groups and their evolutionary relationships
- Review all in-text questions and exercises
Questions students ask about this course
What is BIO211 about?
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.
How many units does BIO211 have?
BIO211, Invertebrates (Laboratory Manual), has 1 unit across 1 module, over 40 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BIO211?
BIO211 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Sciences.
Is BIO211 hard?
BIO211 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does BIO211 take to study?
About 91 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is BIO211 assessed?
BIO211 is assessed by assignments, practical assessments and final examination.
What can I do with BIO211?
Zoologist, Parasitologist, Marine Biologist, Environmental Scientist and Research Assistant.