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Note: Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
Credit points: 20.0
Coordinator: Dr B K Evans
Prerequisite: Zoology 654-202 Botany 606-205 (Before 1995: 606-203) or Physiology 536-201, 536-202 or Biochemistry 521-201, 521-202.
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week) and 65 hours practical work
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
By the completion of this subject, students should have developed an understanding of:
- the nature of homeostatic physiological regulation;
- the key roles of nerves and hormones in such regulation;
- the extent to which different animals can cope with a particular environmental stress in different ways.
At the completion of the practical component, students should:
- understand the design of experiments and have further developed (by first-hand experience) an insight into the collection of data that precedes the formulation of theories such as those discussed in lectures. This element will include surgical experience.
Content:
Basic physiological processes in animals, such as respiration and ventilation; thermoregulation; circulation; water and salt balance, including excretion; and synaptic transmission. Physiological adaptations of animals to diverse environments. Endocrine and neural control of physiological processes.
Assessment:
A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; essay work of up to 3,000 words in total or up to four practical assignments (not exceeding six pages each). An 8-hour practical examination may be prescribed if performance in practical classes is unsatisfactory.
1. Zoology, Faculty of Science (v4, p240) : Next:654-302 | Prev:654-205
2. Zoology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p181) : Next:654-302 | Prev:654-205
Note: Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
Credit points: 20.0
Coordinator: Dr BK Evans.
Prerequisite: Zoology 654-202; Botany 606-205 (Before 1995: 606-203) or Physiology 536-201, 536-202 or Biochemistry 521-201, 521-202.
Contact: 26 lectures (two each week) and 65 hours practical work
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
By the completion of this subject, students should have developed an understanding of:
- the nature of homeostatic physiological regulation;
- the key roles of nerves and hormones in such regulation;
- the extent to which different animals can cope with a particular environmental stress in different ways.
At the completion of the practical component, students should:
- understand the design of experiments and have further developed (by first-hand experience) an insight into the collection of data that precedes the formulation of theories such as those discussed in lectures. This element will include surgical experience.
Content:
Basic physiological processes in animals, such as respiration and ventilation; thermoregulation; circulation; water and salt balance, including excretion; and synaptic transmission. Physiological adaptations of animals to diverse environments. Endocrine and neural control of physiological processes.
Assessment:
A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; essay work of up to 3,000 words in total or up to four practical assignments (not exceeding six pages each). An 8- hour practical examination may be prescribed if performance in practical classes is unsatisfactory.
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2. Zoology, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p181) : Next:654-302 | Prev:654-205
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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