Principles of animal physiology Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2015

Module name: Principles of animal physiology
Module code: 1BT_21
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2015
Semester: winter semester 2016/2017
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The course PURPOSE is to give the student knowledge of the functions of the body and practical skills to measure some selected parameters of its functioning as well as the correct interpretation of the measured values during the labs and those available in various sources. LECTURES include a review of the body functions, with particular attention to those that form the basis of further education programs for biotechnologist (physiology of reproduction and physiology of nutrition) and those that show the integration of functions at the different levels (physiology of the nervous system, hormonal regulation, exercise physiology and homeostasis) . LABORATORY teach students to make observations and physiological measurements and perform the necessary calculations and preparation protocols. An important part of training is the use of virtual labs, videos and animations, allowing zoom issues unavailable for the direct observation. SELF WORK – with recommended manuals and online data sources, including virtual labs - is used to proper preparing for the laboratory classes, ongoing tests & final examination and developing data collected during the measurements as well as for drawing up protocols.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge and skills in science and nature, particularly of cell biology and zoology elements, in order to understand the physiological description, inference and interpretation of physiological data
Key reading:
see syllabus compulsory reading
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]
Students have knowledge of the principles of animal physiology, so they can classify and describe - using the correct terminology - phenomena that occur in the animal and human body, their mutual interactions and adaptive significance. [1BT_21_01]
 1BT_W11 [5/5]
Students are able to use their knowledge and skills in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, molecular biology and anatomy for the correct interpretation of physiological phenomena and their molecular basis. [1BT_21_02]
 1BT_W10 [4/5] 1BT_W12 [4/5]
Students know how to obtain and interpret measurement data, taking into account the constraints imposed by the object of research, instrument and mathematical & statistical treatment of results. [1BT_21_03]
 1BT_U01 [3/5]
Students can draw, using basic methods of computation, protocol of physiological observations and measurements. [1BT_21_04]
 1BT_W01 [4/5] 1BT_U05 [3/5]
Students actively use the "virtual laboratory" for preparation for classes, self-study and improvement of knowledge of the physiological terminology in English. [1BT_21_05]
 1BT_U06 [3/5] 1BT_K11 [1/5]
Students use - critically - the source of information on the physiology of the body, including Internet data. They are able to estimate the reliability of information regarding its source and use the above information in the process of self-education [1BT_21_06]
 1BT_U02 [4/5] 1BT_K04 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Final examination (credit) [1BT_21_w01]
A comprehensive test of knowledge (and partly skills) within the scope defined by the lecturer and based on the recommended textbooks.
 1BT_21_01 1BT_21_02 1BT_21_06
Test [1BT_21_w02]
The written test for checking the level of understanding, knowledge and skills acquired during classes.
 1BT_21_01 1BT_21_02 1BT_21_05 1BT_21_06
Continuous assessment of practical skills [1BT_21_w03]
The current assessment of exercise performing, the reliability of the measurements, records and reports, including verification of the obtained values, the correctness of the calculations description and interpretation, as well as keeping the schedule. In the case of a "virtual laboratory" adequate documentation of any experiment (print screens & built-in reporting tools).
 1BT_21_03 1BT_21_04 1BT_21_05 1BT_21_06
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [1BT_21_fs01]
Lecture on animal physiology, using audio-visual methods, including - where it is warranted - videos, virtual, interactive models of phenomena and laboratory documentation .
 15
Preparing for colloquia and final credit, including the self-learning of the modules, omitted in the lectures and indicated by the teacher.
 10 Final examination (credit) [1BT_21_w01] Test [1BT_21_w02]
laboratory classes [1BT_21_fs02]
Laboratory exercises, during which the student performs observations of demonstrations presented by the teacher, charts, diagrams, videos and models of physiological phenomena; students are involved – both as an object and observer - in exercises designed to measure basic physiological parameters, refer and discuss the measurements and observation conclusions. Consultation: The discussion on the reports and the results of experiments from "virtual laboratories", their analysis and finding solutions to emerging problems; indication of the literature and Internet sources.
30
Preparation for laboratory exercises using the recommended literature and Internet sources, self-performing the exercises from the virtual laboratory and drawing up an appropriate protocol to show the teacher, completing reports initiated during the exercise.
 70 Test [1BT_21_w02] Continuous assessment of practical skills [1BT_21_w03]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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