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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Zoology

654-301 Comparative Animal Physiology

Note:

Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.

Credit Points:

20.0

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor B K Evans & Dr B Dumsday

Prerequisite/s:

Zoology 654-202 plus Botany 606-205 (Before 1995: 606-203) or Physiology 536-201, 536-202 or Biochemistry 521-201, 521-202.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 lectures (two a week) and 65 hours practical work

Subject Description:

Topics to be covered include:

  • physiological adaptations of animals to diverse and changing environments;

  • basic physiological processes in animals, such as gas exchange; thermoregulation; circulation; water and salt balance, including excretion;

  • endocrine and neural control of physiological processes, including synaptic transmission.

Through study of this material students should develop an understanding of:

  • the means by which different animals cope with environmental changes;

  • the nature of physiological regulation;

  • the key roles of nerves and hormones in such regulation.

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.

Assessment:

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; essay work of up to 3000 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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