Praktikum Zoologi Vertebrata
| Module title | SBEP2018 Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory |
| Semester(s) | 4th Semester |
| Person responsible | Dr. Abdullah, M.Si. |
| Language | Indonesian, English |
| Relation to curriculum | Compulsory module for 4th semester students. This laboratory course reinforces theoretical knowledge from Vertebrate Zoology through direct observation and analysis of vertebrate specimens. It supports CPL-6 and CPL-7 by engaging students in dissection, anatomical comparison, and behavioral observation. In line with ASIIN standards, the course emphasizes scientific accuracy, technical skills, and hands-on competency, enabling students to classify specimens, interpret anatomical structures, and handle laboratory materials properly for effective teaching and scientific communication. |
| Teaching methods | Hands-on (laboratory), discovery learning, discussion, Q&A |
| Workload | 1 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:
✔ 170 minutes practical activity per week |
| Credit points | 1 SKS = 1.6 ECTS (45 hours) |
| Prerequisites | – |
| Module objectives / Intended Learning Outcomes | ✔ Students are able to identify vertebrate structures, functions, and adaptations through laboratory observations and explain their ecological relationships. ✔ Students are able to apply laboratory safety procedures and utilize basic laboratory technologies in vertebrate practicum activities while actively participating in scientific discussions. |
| Content | This course provides practical experience in observing vertebrate diversity, classification, and anatomical structures through laboratory activities and problem-based approaches. Students apply safety principles, use laboratory equipment, and collaborate in analyzing biological data.The main topics of this course are: ➢ Pisces ➢ Amphibians ➢ Reptiles ➢ Birds (Aves) ➢ Mammals |
| Exams and assessment formats | Written test, practical report |
| Study and examination requirements | ✔ Participatory Activities: 30% ✔ Assignment: 45% ✔ Quiz: 10% ✔ Exam 2: 15% |
| Recommended Literature | 1. Gergus, E. W., & Schuett, G. W. (2000). Labs for vertebrate zoology: An evolutionary approach (2nd ed.). Cooper Publishing Group. 2. Abdullah. (2019). People’s perception of elephant conservation and the human-elephant conflict in Aceh Jaya, Sumatra, Indonesia. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 65, 65–69. 3. Brager, Z., & Moritz, T. (2016). A scale atlas for common Mediterranean teleost fishes. Journal Senckenberg, 66(3), 275–386. 4. Olsson, Urba, & Per Alstrom. (2020). A Comprehensive Phylogeny and Taxonomic Evaluation of The Waxbills (Aves: Estrildidae. Journal Elsevier, 146:1-9. 5. Puelles, L., & Watson, C. (2026). Evolutionary origin and shared developmental mechanisms of vertebrate brains. In Evolution of Nervous Systems (3rd ed., Vol. 1, pp. 193–226). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-27380-3.00060-9 |
| Date of last amendment | January 2025 |