LSC-20001: Animal Physiology

To introduce students to selected aspects of the physiology and comparative physiology of invertebrates and vertebrates that inhabit different environments.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Define the osmotic problem faced by a range of animals and explain the structure and function of the physiological mechanisms they employ to cope. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Describe the anatomy and physiology of gas exchange and transport mechanisms across a range of animal taxa will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Compare and contrast how innate and acquired mechanisms of the immune system are expressed in a range of animal taxa. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Review the major endocrine glands and the function of their hormonal products across a range of animal taxa. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Summarise the structure of a basic neurone attributing each feature to the cell&©s physiological function. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Classify using anatomical detail, the different muscle types and review how muscle contractions are controlled by interactions at the molecular level. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2 and 3
Integrate the information from LO&©s 1-3 and 5 &6 into the execution of 5 relevant practical investigations. will be achieved by assessments: 3

Study hours

10 hours lectures
18 hours practicals
5 hours formative
5 hours summative tests
112 hours private study

Description of Module Assessment

01: Multiple Choice Questions - Knowledge weighted 20%

Multiple choice questions - 5 summative tests worth 4% each
MCQ tests based on knowledge gained through reading the material in the text book that has been assigned for each of the topics in the lecture course.

02: Unseen Exam weighted 70%

2-hour unseen examination
A 2 hour exam in which students will produce two essays chosen from four titles (covering selected aspects of the course) will be given. The essays will each be worth 35% of the module mark. Examples of essay questions from previous exam papers are made available to students prior to exam.

03: Laboratory Practicals weighted 10%

Peer assessment of laboratory practical workbooks
Students will sit a series of laboratory practicals throughout the module. In the protocol handbook there will be short answer questions assessing the students knowledge and understanding of the activities undertaken. This will be peer-assessed by the students and marks moderated by the module manager

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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