Course - Special Zoophysiology - BI3023
BI3023 - Special Zoophysiology
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 1 hours | 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): 36 hours.
There will be an oral examination at the end of the spring semester.
Compulsory assignment: Approved participation in seminars
Compulsory assignments
- Approved seminar attendance
Further on evaluation
Final examination is an oral exam. To be able to take the exam you must pass the compulsory assignment.
In case of fail or the student wishes to improve their grade it is possible to sign up for a new final exam both spring and autumn semester.
Required previous knowledge
BI2024 and BI2025 or equivalent courses
Course materials
New literature within the different topics
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI3021 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Zoophysiology
- Biology
- Zoology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Oral exam 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"