Animal Physiology M 1400-124FZ-M
Most instruction is conducted in the form of virtual experiments, presentations and seminars with the use of specialized computer programs. The main topics during the course are as follows:
" Neural physiology: excitability, conductivity, synapses
" Muscle physiology: functioning of smooth striated and cardiac muscle, the molecular basis of contraction and autonomic cardiac muscle contractility
" Blood pressure regulation: blood vessel structure and function, hormonal regulation of circulation
" Internal environment of the organism: homeostasis, ionic composition of extracellular fluid
" Comparative characteristics of vertebrate blood cells: amphibian, mammalian and avian blood cell characteristics
" Gas exchange and regulation of ventilation: gas exchange surfaces, metabolic rate and oxygen consumption
" Digestion: enzymes - characteristics and secretion
" Excretion of waste metabolites: kidney structure and function
" Hormonal regulation: growth, development, metabolism and reproductive control
" Thermoregulation: adaptation of invertebrate and vertebrate animals to temperature changes in the environment
Students are required to pass two tests and present a short oral seminar at the end of the course. Course topics may be slightly modified.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Having completed the course and the lab the student:
KNOWLEDGE
K_W05 He knows the function of cellular structures and presents the main both functional dependencies between components of the cell, as well as between cells
K_W06 He knows the morphological and anatomical structure of organisms and understand functioning of the body
K_W10 He knows biodiversity at a basic level and understands the natural phenomena and processes driving it
K_W16 He know the basic techniques and tools of experimental biology research and is able to explain how they work
ABILITIES
K_U04 He can analyze the results and discuss them on the basis of the available literature
K_U06 He can under the supervision of a tutor to design and carry out a simple experiment using known methods
K_U10 He learn itself issues identified by the supervisor
SOCIAL AWARENESS
K_K01 Broadens interest within the life sciences
K_K03 Recognize the consequence of the research ethics and integrity in
K_K05 Understand the basic principles of safe biological experiment and place to deal with emergencies
conducting research and interpretation of the results for the functioning of society
K_K07 Demonstrates ability to work in a team and be open to new ideas
K_K08 Critically analyze the information appearing in the media and literature
Assessment criteria
written tests, oral presentation
Practical placement
NO
Bibliography
Core textbooks:
Schmith Nielsen K. - Fizjologia zwierząt (Adaptacje do środowiska), PWN, W-wa, 1997 (ostatecznie z 1992)
Ganong W.F. - Fizjologia, podstawy fizjologii lekarskiej, PZWL, W-wa, 1994
Matthews G.G. - Neurobiologia, od cząsteczek i komórek do układów, PZWL, W-wa, 2000
(dostępne także w formie elektronicznej)
Longstaff A. - Neurobiologia, krótkie wykłady, PWN, W-wa, 2002
Traczyk W. i Trzebski A. - Fizjologia człowieka z elementami fizjologii stosowanej i klinicznej, PZWL, W-wa, 2001
Krzymowski T. - Fizjologia zwierząt (wyd. VIII, ostatecznie IV), PWRiL, W-wa, 2005 (wyd. VIII), 1995 (wyd. IV)
Handbooks/textbooks in english:
Moyes D. and Schulte M. - Principles of animal physiology, Pearson benjamin Cummings, 2006
Marieb E. - Human anatomy and physiology, VI ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2004
Additional information
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