Course - Animal Structure and Function - BI1006
BI1006 - Animal Structure and Function
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Lab report 2 | 15/100 | |||
Lab report 1 | 15/100 | |||
School exam | 70/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course is part of the first year module in biology. It covers the connection between structure and function at the organ- and organism level. Animal physiology will explain how the organs work together to ensure survival of the animal and to enable the animal to adapt to different environments. The course will provide current physiological knowledge of general physiological principles, organ physiology and regulatory mechanisms and key physiological mechanisms involved in animal adaptions to different environments. The animal groups covered will range from invertebrates to vertebrates and the habitats discussed will include aquatic, terrestrial and aerial. In addition to the lectures, the student will also participate in laboratory practicals that involve animal physiology experiments. These practicals will be related to the information in the lectures and will help the students to understand the important concepts.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course the students should have good insight into the relationship between structure and function at organ and organism level of a wide variety of animals. The student should also have knowledge about how animals adapt physiologically to different environments.
To understand how animals work and how this enables them to survive, the student should obtain knowledge about:
- How animals, from invertebrates to vertebrates, function in their natural habitat, including aquatic, terrestrial and aerial environments.
- How animals respond to and cope physiologically with environmental challenges.
- The structure and function of organ systems in various animals.
- Central methods in studying animal physiological problems.
With the knowledge received throughout the course, the student should acquire the following skills:
- To acquire knowledge from within the central subjects of animal physiology.
- Experience with the methodology and equipment of physiological experiments.
- Conduct a physiological experiment on animals to collect data.
- Experience in analysing and interpreting physiological information.
With the background provided by this course, the students should have general competence in:
- Presenting relevant information in response to specific tasks and questions in writing.
- Handle biological material and scientific equipment.
- Working independently and as part of a group.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and discussions: 42 hours
Laboratory course: 7.5 hours
Compulsory assignments
- Approved laboratory course
Further on evaluation
The course consists of three assessment parts: written exam (70%) and two lab reports (15% each). All parts must be passed to get a final grade in the course.
All mandatory activity must be passed to be able to take the exam.
In case of fail or if you want to improve your grade the written exam can be retaken in both semesters, even the one without teaching. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
The courses BI0001 + MOL4010 or BI1001.
Required previous knowledge
Accomplished laboratory course in BI1001 (or equvalent course in cell and molecular biology)
Course materials
- Campbell: Biology (11 ed) - Lecture handouts - Lab manual
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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BI1004 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Zoophysiology
- Biology
- Zoology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 70/100 D 2023-11-28 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111+SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL311 Sluppenvegen 14 145 - Autumn ORD Lab report 1 15/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Lab report 2 15/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 70/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Lab report 1 15/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Lab report 2 15/100
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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"