Universität Wien

300648 VO Animal Physiology I: Energy, Respiration, Homeostasis (2019W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 14.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 21.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 28.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 04.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 11.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 18.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 25.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 02.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 09.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 16.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 13.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Monday 20.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of the course is to understand the physiological systems associated with metabolism, respiration and homeostasis in animals and to underline their mutual interactions and their adaptations to different environments.

Assessment and permitted materials

Multiple choice tests: 30 questions to answer in 60 min. No books/notes allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Each question answered correctly yields 1 point. The exam is passed with at least 15 points. Notes: 50-62%, 4; 63-74%, 3; 75-86%, 2; more than 87%, 1.

Examination topics

The exam will concern the material presented and discussed during the lectures and supported by one of the suggested textbooks. Note that the slides provided as course material are not sufficient to prepare the exam.

Reading list

Environmental Physiology of Animals, by Pat Willmer, Graham Stone, Ian Johnston
Eckert's Animal Physiology, by Roger Eckert, D.J. Randall, Warren
Principles of Animal Physiology, by Christopher D. Moyes, Patricia M. Schulte
Animal Physiology: Adaptation and Environment, by Knut Schmidt-Nielsen
Animal Physiology, by Richard Hill, Gordon A. Wyse, Margaret Anderson

Association in the course directory

BZO 3, BBO 8, BAN 6, BMG 10, BMB 10, BOE 11, BPB 11, UF BU 10

Last modified: Fr 01.10.2021 00:25