Animal Anatomy and Physiology I
Name: Animal Anatomy and Physiology I
Code: ZOO16436L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Animal Science
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of anatomical and functional organization of the animal organism and the basic mechanisms of organic activity at different levels of structural and functional organization, with particular emphasis given to the control mechanisms of this functional organization.
It is intended that the student is able to acquire certain skills in the organization of the animal organism; protection, support and movement; control, communication and coordination and also in the transport and maintenance. It is intended that the student is able to find and learn about organic structures, have the capacity to understand and integrate the functioning of organs and systems; be able to collect and record
physiological parameters, apply the knowledge to interpret the various physiological parameters, discuss the physiological adaptations to different environmental contexts.
It is intended that the student is able to acquire certain skills in the organization of the animal organism; protection, support and movement; control, communication and coordination and also in the transport and maintenance. It is intended that the student is able to find and learn about organic structures, have the capacity to understand and integrate the functioning of organs and systems; be able to collect and record
physiological parameters, apply the knowledge to interpret the various physiological parameters, discuss the physiological adaptations to different environmental contexts.
Contents
Part I: General Organization of the Animal Body
Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology
General organization of the animal organism
Anatomical terminology
Part II: Protection, Support and Movement
Skeletal System: Axial Skeletal and Appendicular Skeletal: structure and function
Joints
Anatomo-Functional Classification of Joints
Muscular system: types and mechanisms of muscle contraction
Part III: Control, Communication and Coordination
Neurons: Functional and anatomical structure and neural circuits
General Organization of the Nervous System: Peripheral and Central Nervous System
Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands: Secretion, Control and Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Hormones
Part IV: Introduction to Transport and Maintenance
The Cardiovascular System
Anatomical structure of the heart and blood vessels
Physiology of the heart
Blood composition and blood cells
Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation
Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology
General organization of the animal organism
Anatomical terminology
Part II: Protection, Support and Movement
Skeletal System: Axial Skeletal and Appendicular Skeletal: structure and function
Joints
Anatomo-Functional Classification of Joints
Muscular system: types and mechanisms of muscle contraction
Part III: Control, Communication and Coordination
Neurons: Functional and anatomical structure and neural circuits
General Organization of the Nervous System: Peripheral and Central Nervous System
Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands: Secretion, Control and Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Hormones
Part IV: Introduction to Transport and Maintenance
The Cardiovascular System
Anatomical structure of the heart and blood vessels
Physiology of the heart
Blood composition and blood cells
Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods are based on lectures, laboratory classes, virtual reality and tutorial classes. Lectures are plenary and are based on theoretical exposition of the main topics of each theme and key concepts to develop. Case studies are also presented to promote the students spirit of research as well as their critical perspective.
The laboratory practical classes are supported by practical illustration of physiological concepts and in which students are encouraged to participate actively both in the implementation of the protocol or in the collection of laboratory results, interpretation and group discussion.
Finally, in the immersive virtual reality classes, concepts of general animal body organization are taught by simulating the internal body environment as well as the interior of the structures and organs under study, using an appropriate room and VR glasses.
The laboratory practical classes are supported by practical illustration of physiological concepts and in which students are encouraged to participate actively both in the implementation of the protocol or in the collection of laboratory results, interpretation and group discussion.
Finally, in the immersive virtual reality classes, concepts of general animal body organization are taught by simulating the internal body environment as well as the interior of the structures and organs under study, using an appropriate room and VR glasses.
Assessment
The course is assessed through continuous assessment or a final exam. In the continuous assessment system, students must complete two exams, each of which requires a minimum score of 10. If the first exam is below 10, they will be transferred to the final exam. If the student receives a score above 10 on the first exam but below 10 on the second exam, they will fail and will only be admitted to the resit exam.
In the final exam system, the written exam covers the entire syllabus, and the minimum passing score for the course is 10.
To qualify for the continuous assessment system, students must attend 85% of the practical (PL) classes taught during the semester and 50% of the theoretical classes, as this is a fundamental course, essential for the demanding CTA program.
In the final exam system, the written exam covers the entire syllabus, and the minimum passing score for the course is 10.
To qualify for the continuous assessment system, students must attend 85% of the practical (PL) classes taught during the semester and 50% of the theoretical classes, as this is a fundamental course, essential for the demanding CTA program.
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