| NBIC31 | Zoophysiology, 15 ECTS credits. /Zoophysiology/ |
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 166 |
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Area of Education: Science Subject area: Biology |
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| Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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| Aim: The student will increase her/his understanding of the function of the animal body by applying the essential principles of physiology (covered in an earlier basic course such as NBIBXX Fysiologiska principer) to specific situations/problems that different animal species (including humans) face in their life span. For every given situation/problem the student will be able 1)to identify the fundamental concepts implicated by discussion with fellow students 2)to understand the fundamental concepts by explaining them orally in tutorial sessions 3)to integrate all mechanisms involved in a multi-faceted response of the entire organism by writing a concise essay outlining all the steps of the physiological response In consequence, the student will improve her/his ability 1)to articulate and explain scientific concepts orally and spontaneously 2)to write briefly and precisely on the progression of biological processes 3)to describe quantitatively the outcome of physiological responses |
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| Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) Passed basic subjects in biology (50p, at least 25p theory) Understanding of the following essential physiological concepts as presented in �?oAnimal Physiology. From genes to organism�?� by Sherwood, Klandorf and Yancey 2005. 1.Homeostasis 2.Negative feedback control loops 3.Resting membrane potential 4.Action potential 5.Synapse 6.Classification of the vertebrate nervous system: central, peripheral, sensory, motor, somatic, autonomic, parasympathetic and sympathetic 7.Receptor adaptation 8.Pituitary hormones 9.Cross-bridge cycling in muscle: role of actin and myosin 10.Dynamics of calcium in muscle contraction 11.Muscle types: skeletal, cardiac and smooth 12.Types of cells in blood 13.Respiratory pigments: hemoglobin 14.Gas partial pressures and Dalton�?Ts law 15.Gas solubilities and Henry�?Ts law 16.Oxygen dissociation curve 17.Structure of a nephron 18.Gastrointestinal peristalsis 19.Chemical digestive enzymes 20.Phases of the menstrual cycle Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding. |
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| Supplementary courses: NBIC32 Molecular Physiology NBID06 Applied Vertebrate Zoology NBIDxx Ecophysiology |
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| Organisation: The course is organized in 7 consecutive blocks covering different physiological topics. Each block includes 1 or 2 problems. A block is composed by 6 days arranged as follows: Day 1. Problem presentation. Brainstorming in medium sized groups. Definition of learning objectives Day 2. Individual or small group study time Day 3. Presentation, discussion and completion of contents in the large group Day 4. Small group time to write the problem solution Day 5. Practical activity (laboratory, field excursion, computer simulation) to strengthen and improve the understanding of the problem in question. Occasionally Day 5 could be turned into Day 0 when the problem under consideration requires so. Day 6. Problem synopsis. Feedback and further discussion. The course is offered both spring and autumn 2007. |
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| Course contents: The contents covered in the 7 consecutive blocks are as follows: Block 1. Energetic requirements and digestion (nutrition, metabolic rates, control of digestion and hormones) Block 2. Oxygen transport I (diffusion, control of respiration) Block 3. Oxygen transport II (heart anatomy, cardiovascular control, hemodynamics) Block 4. Neuromuscular interaction and central coordination of physiological responses (nerve stimulation, muscle types, levels of integration, functional anatomy of the brain) Block 5. Immune function and hormonal regulation (stress, HPA axis, immunosupression) Block 6. Water and ion balance (thermoregulation, acid-base balance, kidney function) Block 7. Endocrinology and reproductive function (estrous cycles, pheromones) |
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| Course literature: As elective books the students can choose between one of the following: Hill, R. W., Wyse, G. A. & Anderson, M. Animal Physiology (Sinauer, 2004). Sherwood, L., Klandorf, H. & Yancey, P. H. Animal Physiology. From genes to organisms (Thomson, Brooks/Cole, 2005). Sherwood, L. Human Physiology. From cells to systems (Thomson, Brooks/Cole, 2007). Boron, W. F. & Boulpaev, E. L. Medical Physiology. A cellular and molecular approach (Saunders, Elsevier Science, Philadelphia, 2003). Silverthorn, D. U. Human Physiology. An integrated approach (Pearson, Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, 2007). |
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| Examination: | ||||
| Written examination Written weekly report Written report on the solution to quantitative problems and practical exercises Active participation in course events |
4 p 3 p 2 p 1 p |
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6 ECTS 4,5 ECTS 3 ECTS 1,5 ECTS |
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| TEN1 = home exam | ||||
Course language is English. Department offering the course: IFM. Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson Examiner: Jordi Altimiras Link to the course homepage at the department Course Syllabus in Swedish |
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