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BI2510: PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33


Course Overview

Lectures by animal scientists based in SBS provide students with an understanding of how physiological systems enable animals to interact with their environment.

By exploring functional properties of living systems at different levels (i.e., cell, tissue, organ, organism) students gain a holistic understanding of animal physiology.

Practical sessions focus on biological chemistry, circulation, muscle, insect movement and osmolarity, and allow students to develop relevant lab skills.

 Through the study of vertebrate and invertebrate examples, students gain an appreciation of processes fundamental to all animals, and of differences across groups.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mrs Cath Dennis

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The content reflects currently important topics in animal function and physiology. It features units related to both invertebrate and vertebrate physiological adaptations to the environment. The content builds on, and integrates in a critical manner, knowledge about animals from BI 1005 (Organismal Biology) and BI 1509 (Ecology and Environmental Science). Topics typically include areas such Sensory Systems, Excretion, Respiration & Circulation, Biological chemistry, Thermoregulation and Osmoregulation.

Associated Costs

Course practicals require the use of a lab coat which can be purchased locally for £15

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written exam (60%); continuous assessment (40%).

Resit: Similar to 1st attempt, with continuous assessment mark(s) and /or exam mark carried forward with an opportunity to resit either or both, depending on what was failed in the first attempt.

Formative Assessment

One formative on-line test will help students assess how well they are learning the course material. Student participation in these tests will be monitored and contribute to retention of the class certificate.

Feedback

Students will receive regular written feedback on each practical report before the start of the next practical class.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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