Animal Physiology
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Biology |
Instance: 2010/2011 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To provide theoretical and practical basis to understand organization and function of the main systems of the animal body.
Program
Introduction to Human Histology and Physiology.
Histology of main tissues.
Gastrointestinal tract: organization, secretions, motility, digestion and absorption. Functional states of the organisms and their regulation.
The Kidney and body fluid homeostasis.
Cardiovascular system and its control.
Gas exchange and gas transport in the blood and regulation of the respiratory system.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical and practical lectures
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
Weight (%) |
End date |
Attendance (estimated) |
Participação presencial |
75,00 |
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Total: |
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0,00 |
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Eligibility for exams
Final examination: theoretical part (14/20) + theoretical-practical part (6/20).
Student’s presence in practical classes is mandatory. Students can not miss more then ¼ of the expected practical classes. Exception is made for the worker students.
Students may ask by e-mail for dispensation if they obtained frequency in the previous year.
Calculation formula of final grade
Final examination: theoretical part (14/20) + theoretical /practical part (6/20).
Examinations or Special Assignments
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Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
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Classification improvement
Final Examen during the period legally established.
Final Examen: Theoretical Part (14/20) + Theoretical-Practical Part (6/20).
Observations
Bibiography
JUNQUEIRA, L.C. & CARNEIRO J. (2008) - Histologia Básica. Guanabara Koogan.
MOFFETT, D., MOFFETT, S. & SCHAUF, C. (1993) - Human Physiology. Foundations and Frontiers (2nd Ed.). Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
RANDALL, D., BURGGREN, W. & FRENCH, K. (2002) - Eckert Animal Physiology. Mechanisms and Adaptations (5th Ed.). W.H. Freeman and Company. New York.
SHERWOOD, L. (2004) - Human Physiology - from cells to systems (5th Ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole.
VANDER, A.J., SHERMAN, J.H. & LUCIANO, D.S. (2004) - Fisiologia Humana. Os Mecanismos das Funções Corporais. McGraw-Hill.
YOUNG, B. & HEATH, J. W. (2003) - Wheater’s Functional Histology: a Text and Colour Atlas. Churchill Livingstone Editor.