Course - Special Zoophysiology - BI3021
BI3021 - Special Zoophysiology
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | D |
Course content
This course studies comparative physiology in order to compare physiological mechanisms/processes and functional organization (ecophysiological adaptations). The following topics will be included: metabolism, temperature regulation, endocrinology, osmoregulation, neuro- and sensory physiology. Students will present current research literature in seminars.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course the students should be familiar with physiological processes and the relation between structure and function. The learning goals regarding knowledge, skills and general competence are as follows:
With the assigned reading material and discussions in seminars the student should obtain knowledge about:
- Comparative physiology.
- Mechanisms that enable ecophysiological adaptations.
The student should have the skill set to be able to:
- Acquire knowledge on an advanced level of comparative physiology.
- Present comparative physiology in an ecophysiological context.
- Discuss comparative physiology based on acquired knowledge.
The student should have general competence in:
- Communicating research literature from within a specific area of physiology.
- Discuss and apply knowledge in new areas.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars (mandatory): 72 hours.
There will be an oral examination at the end of each of the two semesters.
Compulsory assignments: Approved participation in seminars and two oral examinations.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory attendance in seminars
Further on evaluation
Final examination both semesters. In case of fail or the student wishes to improve their grade it is possible to sign up for a new final exam both semesters.
Required previous knowledge
BI2024 and BI2025 or equivalent courses
Course materials
New literature within the different topics
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZO3020 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| BI3023 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Zoophysiology
- Biology
- Zoology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"