BI1410, Physiology of the animals, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-04-23
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Biology

Biology Area

Zoology (animal biology)

Grading Scale

5 / 4 / 3 / U

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course provides basic knowledge of animal physiology, which is fundamental for the understanding of how the healthy animal function.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe the function of organ systems,
• give an account of how the body’s organs and regulation systems work together under different conditions,
• give an account of the similarities and most significant differences in the structure and function of different animal species,
• describe the physiological mechanisms behind animal behaviour and welfare,
• describe which physiological changes arise when an animal is stressed and experiencing pain,
• discuss the factors of animal husbandry that affect animal physiology,
• discuss how stress affects an animal’s physiology and the consequences this may have,
• describe different physiological measurements when handling living animals and the factors that may impact the measurement results.

Content

The course is taught through lectures, group work and exercises with live animals. Organ systems comprise the nervous system and the endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestion, reproductive, and excretory organs. In addition, the course covers hormonal and central regulatory mechanisms and integrative physiology, including behaviour and stress physiology. The course includes compulsory exercises.

Students will practice how to handle animals.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examinations 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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Animal Biosciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Ethology and Animal Welfare (BSc)

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0101

The Course Replaces

HV0179

Other Information

The entry requirement of 4 credits biochemistry or cell biology may be fulfilled through completed course BI1389 Biochemistry, cellbiology and microbiology, BI1390 Biochemistry and intermediary metabolism, BI1391 Cellbiology, genetics and microbiology, HV0120 Animal Biology 1- biochemistry or HV0133 Animal biology 2 - the cell.

The entry requirement of 3 credits animal anatomy may be fulfilled through completed course BI1408 Animal systemathics and anatomy, HV0193 Ethology and anatomy, HV0139 Basic science – evolution and ecology or HV0141 Basic science - agriculture and animal science.

• 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.