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An introduction to the mechanisms of how the body works, concentrating on osmoregulation and excretion, digestion, nerves and muscles.
This is a broad-based, elementary course in animal physiology providing an introduction toprincipal physiological systems in animals, how they operate and how they are regulated. Topicsinclude membrane transport, osmoregulation and excretion, nervous and muscle systems,respiration and cardiovascular physiology. The treatment is comparative, although human andmammalian physiology receives greatest emphasis. Selected examples from vertebrates andinvertebrates are used to illustrate physiological principles.Goals of the CourseThe aim of the course is to introduce students to the comparative physiology of selected systems,giving students an appreciation of how the parts of the body work, but in particular, how theindividual parts fit together into a working animal.Learning OutcomesStudents will:• Have knowledge about the functions of organs and tissues• Have an appreciation of how the parts of the body are linked into a functioning whole• Have in-depth knowledge of homeostasis and the methods used by the body to maintain this• Have practical knowledge of physiological techniques• Be able to write about physiological topics.
BIOL111
Labs held in Biology building Room 414. Lab sessions start the week of Monday 22 February 2010.Afternoon labs start 2:10pm; Night labs start 6:10pm.Lab coats are required for this laboratory class and can be purchased at the beginning of the year.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department
Mid Course Test: Wed April 28: 6 - 8 pm
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It is compulsory to wear a lab coat in the laboratory.
Domestic fee $650.00
International fee $3,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .