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Communicate the basics of cellular and tissue organization, and basic mechanisms of sexual reproduction and genetic inheritance.
Establish and compare the basic structure and function of the major organ systems, and basic body plan of vertebrate animals.
Describe the evolutionary transitions that characterise the diversity of major invertebrate and vertebrate animal groups, and relate these transitions to the characteristics that unite animals within different taxonomic levels.
Explain how the diversity of life on earth arises from fundamental processes such as natural selection and evolution, and clarify basic principles of evolutionary ecology particularly in the context of parasite-host and predator-prey relationships.
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The broad aims of this unit are to: • To provide students with an appropriate knowledge of animal biology, cellular and tissue organisation, animal body plan and the structure and function of the major organ systems. • To introduce students to the broad concepts of evolution, taxonomy, animal diversity and ecology. • To provide students with appropriate learning activities in order to develop practical skills in detailed observation and dissection, and learning skills to facilitate self directed learning.