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BIO-3328: Comparative physiology II Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
To yield greater understanding of comparative physiology with a high degree of precision and attention to detail, while at the same time training critical reading (critical assessment of the relationship between the purpose, methods, results and conclusions presented in scientific articles). | Contents
The autumn course covers the same subjects as BIO-3329, i.e. illustrate Arctic animals physiological adjustment to their environment. The spring semester covers organ functions for invertebrates and vertebrates. The examples used are from non-Arctic areas, e.g. desert adjustment; main emphasis on sensory physiology, locomotion, osmoregulation, excretion, circulation, respiration, digestion, biorhythms and endocrinology. | Form of teaching
Seminars/ student colloquia | Assessment
Oral exam
Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F)
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Autumn, Spring | Type of course
Theoretical and practical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Karin Eilertsen, tlf.: 77 64 46 09 | Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-3326 Comparative physiology, BIO-3327 General physiology II | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English | Course overlap
BIO-472 -1 20 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=BIO-3328-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
Påmelding: Ta kontakt med emneansvarlig Monica A. Sundset på e-mail: monicas@fagmed.uit.no innen 20/8-2005. Registreringsfrist er som normalt 1. september
Emnet går over 2 semester Monica Alterskjær Sundset |
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