DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHORDATES

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and 

teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

 Course Code

Course Title

24 CZOL 311T

Diversity And

Distribution Of  Chordates

THEORY

 CO:49 Understand the general characteristics and classification of chordates and protochordates, focusing on key features and retrogressive metamorphosis in Urochordata.

CO:50 Explore the general characteristics and classification of cyclostomes, Chondrichthyes, and Osteichthyes, emphasizing classification up to order.

CO:51 Investigate the origin of Tetrapoda, general characteristics, and classification of Amphibia up to order. Also, examine characteristics and classification of Reptilia, including snake venom apparatus.

CO:52 Examine the general characteristics and classification of Aves up to order, and discuss the significance of Archaeopteryx as a transitional form. Additionally, explore feather development and flight adaptations.

CO:53 Study the general characteristics and classification of mammals up to order, focusing on Prototheria affinities and hair development.

CO:54 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

The approach in  teaching:

Interactive 

Lectures, 

Discussion, 

Tutorials, Reading  assignments, 

Demonstration, 

Team teaching

Learning activities  for the students: Self-learning 

assignments, 

Effective questions,  Simulation, 

Seminar 

presentation, Giving  tasks, Chart 

preparation

Assessment 

Strategies

Class test, 

Semester end 

examinations, 

Quiz, Solving 

problems in 

tutorials, 

Assignments, 

Presentation.