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BIO-3328: Comparative physiology II Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical and practical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English | Examination semester
Autumn, Spring
| 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 subjects that 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. | Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-3327 General physiology II | Form of teaching
Seminars/ student colloquia | Exam and assessment
Oral exam
Grade type: alphabetical grades (A-F)
| Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Karin Eilertsen, tlf.: 77 64 46 09 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
BIO-472 -1 20 sp |
Teaching spring 2007
Første fremmøte er obligatorisk. Emnet kan bli gitt på engelsk. Ansvarlig institutt: Instiutt for medisinsk biologi.
Første fremmøte: Torsdag 18/1 kl. 09.15 på AAB, møterom 3.018 |
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