- Course Code
- BI 2508
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr C Selman
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
None
Overview
The content reflects currently important topics in animal function and physiology. It features units related to both invertebrate and vertebrate physiological adaptations to the environment. The content builds on, and integrates in a critical manner, knowledge about animals from BI 1005 (Organismal Biology) and BI 1509 (Ecology and Environmental Science). Topics typically include areas such Sensory Systems, Excretion, Respiration & Circulation, Biological chemistry, Thermoregulation and Osmoregulation.
Structure
12 week course in second half-session. 3 one-hour lectures per week plus 1 three-hour practical every second week, from weeks 2-10 of the course. Total contact hours 36 lectures and five practicals - 51 hours in total.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hours written exam (60%); continuous assessment (40%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written exam in the same format as 1st attempt.
Formative Assessment
One formative on-line test will help students assess how well they are learning the course material. Student participation in these tests will be monitored and contribute to retention of the class certificate.
Feedback
Students will receive regular written feedback on each practical report before the start of the next practical class.