| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A4 | Know and understand in an integrated manner the organisms at molecular, cellular and metabolic level. | |
| A10 | Know how to apply the basic knowledge of structure and function of multicellular organisms in the production of biotechnological products. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A4 |
Understand the fundamental characteristics of the functions needed for animal life. Acquire basic knowledge of animal physiology, histology and organography, in particular in mammals. Understand animal growth and development, in particular in mammals. Understand the fundamental characteristics of the functions needed for vegetable life. Acquired basic knowledge of plant physiology, histology and organography. Understand plant growth and development. | |
| A10 |
Understand the fundamental characteristics of the functions needed for animal life. Acquire basic knowledge of animal physiology, histology and organography, in particular in mammals. Understand animal growth and development, in particular in mammals. Understand the fundamental characteristics of the functions needed for vegetable life. Acquire basic knowledge of plant physiology, histology and organography. Understand plant growth and development. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| 1. Introduction to animal diversity | 1.1 General concepts 1.2 Evolutionary theories 1.3 Taxonomy, systematics and classification 1.4 Characteristics of animals 1.5 Degrees and organizational models of metazoans 1.6 Embryonic development |
| 2. Basic principles of animal physiology | 2.1 Nervous system 2.2 Muscle tissue 2.3 Digestive System 2.5 Endocrine System 2.4 Excretory system 2.5 Circulatory system |
| 3. Plant physiology | 3.1 Plant nutrition 3.2 Absorption and transport in vegetables 3.3 Introduction to secondary plant metabolism |
| 4. Animal Biology Seminars | 4.1. Is the body mass index in humans related to caloric intake and/or sex? |
| 5. Plant Biology Seminars | 5.1. Plant morphogenesis 5.2. Plant Movements 5.3. Plant photo-morphogenesis 5.4. Plant Reproduction |
| 6. Animal and plant biology practices |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
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| Introductory activities |
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2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Seminars |
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10 | 20 | 30 | ||||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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18 | 27 | 45 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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30 | 36 | 66 | ||||||
| Personal attention |
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2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Mixed tests |
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5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Activities designed to make contact with students, collect information from them and introduce the subject. |
| Seminars | In-depth work on a particular topic. Further discussion of the lecture content, which is linked to professional skills. |
| Laboratory practicals | Animal and Plant Biology practices through direct experimentation of students. |
| Lecture | Description of the contents of the subject. Animal biology : units 1-2 Plant biology : unit 3 |
| Personal attention | Atenció individualitzada de l'alumnat sobre aspectes/ dubtes sorgits durant el curs |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| There will be arranged a prior appointment with the teacher. Doubts by the coordinator of the course or the part of animal biology of the subject: Francisca Isabel Bravo Vázquez Office 104: Department of biochemistry and biotechnology (Oenology/chemistry Faculty); 977 55 81 88; franciscaisabel.bravo@urv.cat. Doubts about the plant biology part of the subject: Francesca Fort Marsal Office 122: Department of biochemistry and biotechnology (Oenology/chemistry Faculty); 977 55 87 99; mfrancesca.fort@urv.cat. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||
| Seminars |
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Scientific writing Test questions Short concrete answer questions |
20% |
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| Laboratory practicals |
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Assistance Practicals report |
20% | ||||
| Lecture |
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Test questions and/or specific, short-answer questions. (Two exams) |
60% | ||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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1st Call
2nd Call
During evaluation tests, mobile phones, tablets and other devices that are not expressly authorised by the test must be switched off and out of sight. The demonstration of fraudulent conduct of some evaluative activity of a subject in both material: virtual and electronic support, leads to the student the fail of this evaluation activity. Regardless of this, in view of the seriousness of the facts, the center may propose the initiation of a disciplinary file, which will be initiated by resolution of the rector. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Gerard J. Tortora / Bryan Derrickson , Principios de Anatomía y Fisiología , 13, Edit. Médica Panamericana EAN: 9786077743781
Silverthorn DE, Orber WC, Fisiología Humana. Un enfoque integrado, , Edit. Médica Panamericana ISBN 978-950-06-1982-0
Reed S. 2009,, Essential Physiological Biochemistry: an organ-based approach., , John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. ISBN 978-0-47002-
Barceló, J. i col. (2001)., Fisiología vegetal. , , Ed. Pirámide. Madrid.
Azcón-Bieto, J. i Talón, M. (1993)., Fisiología y bioquímica vegetal. , , Ed. Interamericana McGraw-Hill. Nueva York. |
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| Complementary |
Campbell NA, Reece JB , Mastering Biology , , Pearsons Benjamin Cummings |
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| Other comments | |
| Dr. Francesca Fort, professor of plant biology, makes the following specific observations: • The attendance to the theory classes and seminars are not compulsory. • The practical classes are compulsory (cannot miss). • The teacher reserves the right of admission to non-compulsory attendance classes. • Students must be punctual and respectful to the teacher and their classmates. It is considered lack of respect: being unpunctuality and chatting in class, among others. • More and more detailed information will be given on the first day of class. Therefore, it is necessary that all students attend this day. For those who cannot attend, it is necessary to contact the teacher (mariafrancesca.fort@urv.cat) by email, to be given the relevant material. In this way will be established the rules of the part of Plant Biology. |
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.