Animal physiology Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Animal physiology
Module code: 1BL_23_23
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to provide the student with (1) knowledge of the functions of the animal's body in terms of understanding the systems and mechanisms that protect life processes, mechanisms of regulation of physiological processes, and functional relationships between the environment and the animal in a comparative and broader aspect, taking into account human physiology; (2) obtaining practical skills to perform experiments and analyze selected parameters characterizing the functions of various animals, their proper development and interpretation of results verified based on available source materials. Lectures cover aspects of phenomena integrating body functions with various physiological regulation mechanisms. Based on the knowledge obtained about the systems and mechanisms that maintain the animal's life and the relationship between the animal and the environment, the student learns about the phenomena associated with maintaining homeostasis and repair mechanisms. Conversation classes enable students to read additional literature related to animal physiology (other optional textbooks, popular science articles, and review publications). They allow the student to express himself in a broader scope on the issues covered by the course curriculum. They enable discussion on selected problems and allow for discussion of emerging doubts. To a large extent, they enable conducting classes at a high substantive level in those topics where it is difficult to perform experiments or laboratory measurements. Laboratory classes teach students to conduct experiments, measure selected physiological parameters and observations, properly process the collected data and analyze them, prepare adequate protocols and conclusions from the tasks performed, as well as the ability to verify them based on available source data. They also teach bioethical behavior towards experimental animals and the ability to use alternative physiological models or virtual laboratories where experiments on vertebrate animals cannot be carried out. Thus, the student acquires the ability to use other available sources of information (films, computer animations, computer models).
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Explains the basic principles governing the life activities of animals and knows the mechanisms for maintaining life processes and physiological regulations securing the integration of the organism. [01]
 1BL_W03 [3/5] 1BL_W04 [5/5]
It describes the interactions between the organism and its environment. It indicates the appropriate mechanisms for exchanging components that build the animal's body, defense mechanisms against stressors, and proper protection of reproductive functions dependent on the environment. [02]
 1BL_W04 [2/5]
Uses the knowledge about methods and research techniques used in physiological experiments to learn and understand the complexity of physiological processes at various levels of integration, from the cell to the organism. [03]
 1BL_W08 [3/5] 1BL_U12 [4/5]
Uses a variety of available sources of information on the physiological sciences and uses them to analyze in a targeted manner the interrelationships between individual systems in securing the body's homeostasis in various conditions of the internal and external environment. [04]
 1BL_U03 [4/5]
Operates independently laboratory equipment and apparatus to measure various physiological parameters and preparations. He collaborates in this area with other students from the group [05]
 1BL_U11 [4/5] 1BL_U12 [2/5]
The student is well-versed in current research directions in physiology, especially those related to the connections between physiology and other areas of knowledge. This enables an understanding of the processes determining the organism's homeostasis. [06]
 1BL_U10 [3/5]
Critically assesses information on the body's functional capabilities, generally available in the mass media, especially in Internet sources and popular science press, and tries to correct them based on the acquired knowledge. [07]
 1BL_K01 [2/5] 1BL_K04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Self-education [f01]  		exam 01 02 06
discussion classes [02] 14 Description [a03] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Video show [c02] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work 03 04 07
laboratory classes [03] 36 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Simulation [e07] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work 01 04 05
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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