Animal Biology and Physiology

It is a training that allows students to learn the elementary course in animal  physiology providing an introduction to the principal physiological systems in animals,  how they operate and how they are regulated.  Topics include membrane transport, osmoregulation and excretion, nervous  and muscle systems, respiration and cardiovascular physiology.The treatment is  comparative although human and mammalian physiology receives greatest mphasis.  Selected examples from lower vertebrates and invertebrates are used to illustrate  physiologic principles. The course is intended to provide a foundation for students  following a range of biological interests, including ecology, behaviour, biochemistry,  genetics and sports and health sciences ,leads on to third year courses in advanced  physiology ( Cell Biology, Animal Ecophysiology, Neurons, Hormones and Behaviour).  The aim of the trainning is to introduce students to the comparative physiology  of selected systems, giving students an appreciation of how the parts of the body work,  but in particular, how the individual parts fit together into a working animal. Learning Outcomes  • Have an appreciation of how the parts of the body are linked into a functioning whole  • Have practical knowledge of physiological techniques  • Be able to write about physiological topics • Develop knowledge about the functions of organs and tissues in animals, including  humans  • Develop understanding on real-world applications of animal physiology to other  sciences and knowledge systems.  • Understand the principle of homeostasis and the methods used by the body to maintain  this.  • Synthesising information. Assimilating presented knowledge, integrating this with their own research, then communicating it effectively in their own words is a valuable skill  applicable across almost a range of fields.  • The practical work carried out in the laboratory of this training will test fundamental  understanding of of processes and will ask students to apply it to various scenarios,  encouraging them to learn principles rather than memorizing information.  • Working as a team. The practical work will require the studient to work in teams, a task  that will involve effective organization, problem-solving, communication, co-ordination,  and interpersonal attributes.