Animal Physiology

Code:

BIOL2005

Acronym:

BIOL2005

Level:

200

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Aquatic Production
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Biochemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:BQ	61	Official Study Plan	3	-	9	70	243

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The programme of animal Physiology is focused on the basic principles and mechanisms of animal physiology promoting an understanding of animals as integrated systems at every level of organization. The zoological context of physiological mechanisms is brought forward. The evolution of physiological mechanisms in response to the selective pressures encountered by animals in their natural environments will be focused. A comparative approach of how basis principles can be uncovered across different species will always be followed. 

Learning outcomes and competences

Undestanding the principles and mechanisms of animal physiology as integrated systems at every level of organization. 

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applied

Program

PART I  PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY. Studying Comparative Animal Physiology. Homeostasis

PART II  NERVOUS SYSTEMS. Structural and Functional Organization of Nervous cells. Communication Along and Between Neurons. Nervous systems. Sensing the Environment. Cellular receptors. Behavior: Initiation, Patterns and Control.

PART III  ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS. Glands and Endocrine systems. Control of hormonal Secretion. Neurosecretions.

PART IV MUSCLE AND ANIMAL MOVEMENT. Muscles and Animal Movement. Essentials of skeletal muscle contraction. Regulation of muscle contraction.

PART V: FEEDING, DIGESTION, AND METABOLISM. Feeding methods. Gastrointestinal secretions. Absorption.

PART VI: ENERGETIC COSTS OF MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE. The concept of energy metabolism and metabolic rate. Thermoregulation. Specialized metabolic states.

PART VII : CIRCULATION. General plan of the circulation system. The perifical circulation and hemodynamics. Blood. 

PART VIII: GAS EXCHANGE. Regulation of gas transfer. Respiratory pigments.

PART IX: IONIC AND OSMOTIC REGULATION. Problems of osmorregulation. Exchanges of ions and water. Osmorregulation in aqueous and terrestrial environments. Excretion and nitrogenous wastes. 

PART X: ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGES AND GLOBAL WARMING. Physiological adaptations.

Mandatory literature

Randall David; Eckert animal physiology. ISBN: 0-7167-3863-5
Eckert Roger; Animal physiology. ISBN: 0-7167-1828-6
Prosser C. Ladd ed.; Comparative animal physiology. ISBN: 0-7216-7382-1
Schmidt-Nielsen Knut; Animal physiology. ISBN: 0-521-57098-0
Hainsworth F. Reed; Animal physiology. ISBN: 0-201-03401-8

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes associated with laboratorial practical classes.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	170,00
Frequência das aulas	45,00
Trabalho laboratorial	28,00
Total:	243,00

Eligibility for exams

Studentas must attend 2/3 of the practical classes according to ICBAS CP.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Mark=100% Final exam

Internship work/project

Not applied