Study-unit DIDACTICS OF ZOOLOGY
| Course name | Biotechnology |
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| Study-unit Code | A001098 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| Lecturer | Gianandrea La Porta |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2021 |
| Supplied | 2023/24 |
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| Learning activities | Caratterizzante |
| Area | Discipline biotecnologiche con finalità specifiche: biologiche e industriali |
| Sector | BIO/05 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | The "Didactics of Zoology" course aims to provide students with notions of zoology, evolution and selection and to develop the skills needed to teach zoology effectively and inclusively in secondary and high school. |
| Reference texts | Hickman, Roberts, Keen, Eisenhour, Larson, I'Anson. Fondamenti di Zoologia, 18° edizione. McGraw-Hill Lecturer's handouts available through the unistudium platform |
| Educational objectives | Aims: - To examine the fundamentals of zoology, including Evolution and the Scientific Theories of Evolution and Selection. - To introduce students to the methodologies of teaching zoology in secondary and high school. - To promote the development of skills needed to design and implement lessons and activities for teaching zoology. - To analyze the issues of animal biodiversity conservation and provide tools to raise students' awareness of these issues. |
| Prerequisites | Knowledge of General Biology |
| Teaching methods | The "Didactics of Zoology" course will be conducted through a combination of lectures, dialogues, hands-on activities, case study analysis and group work. Students will be encouraged to actively participate in laboratory activities and share their experiences and ideas. |
| Other information | Attendance not mandatory but strongly recommended |
| Learning verification modality | Oral test aimed at verifying the acquisition of the topics covered during frontal teaching and laboratory hours |
| Extended program | Fundamental Concepts of Zoology; Natural, Sexual, Parental and Group Selection; Evolution and Theories of Evolution; Extinctions; Species Distribution, Animal Biodiversity and Education for its Conservation and Dissemination; Zoology Teaching Methodologies; Use of Digital Technologies in Teaching; Development of Hands-on and Laboratory Activities; Teaching Resources for Zoology; Design of Innovative Teaching Materials. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | 4; 14; 15 |