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Syllabus

BI1282 Animal Physiology, 7.5 Credits

Djurfysiologi

Subjects

Animal Science Biology Biology Animal science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0201

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

The equivalent of at least 10 hec in total in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.

Objectives

The course covers basic anatomy and physiology of common domestic animals, thus providing the basic knowledge needed for understanding normal functions of healthy animals.

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

• describe the basic anatomy of domestic animals

• describe tissue and organ structure and function

• explain how organs and regulatory systems interact during different conditions

Content

The teaching is based on lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises in small groups. Some of the exercises are compulsory. The course includes muscles, nervous system, endocrine organs, respiratory organs, circulatory organs, digestive organs, reproductive organs, mammary glands and excretory organs. Furthermore, endocrine and central regulatory mechanisms are included.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

- The prerequisites can be matched for example by following the courses Biochemistry, continuation, 7,5 hec (KE0064) and Cell Biology, 7,5 hec (BI1250) with at least 10 hec passed.

Responsible department

Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry