Innholdsfortegnelse

Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram

Undervisningsspråk

Engelsk.

Forkunnskapskrav

BIO111 Cellebiologi og genetikk, BIO104 Human fysiologi og anatomi og BIO103 Zoologi.

Læringsutbytte

The student will after completion of the course:

  • have an enhanced knowledge and appreciation of animal physiology and its potential role to help tackle current global challenges
  • understand the functions of feeding, metabolism, respiration, circulation, osmoregulation, and excretion
  • understand how these functions integrate to allow adaptation to different environments, especially concerning extreme conditions for life in air and water
  • understand the function of the sensory system in different animal groups, as well as the nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control over these processes.
  • be able to conduct laboratory experiments on different physiological aspects (e.g. respiration), analyze the results and generate a report
  • be able to read and present of the content of selected scientific articles.

Innhold

Have you ever wondered how sea turtles find their way back to their natal beaches to reproduce? Or how salmon easily transition from rivers to the sea? In this course we will learn how animals interact with their environment, from the molecular to the population level. We will investigate the underlying mechanisms and functions allowing animals to adapt to life in harsh environments, such as hot desserts or low oxygen environments, by using some case studies.

At the beginning of the course the students will get an introduction to statistical analyses and practical exercises in using R and R Studio.

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

This course is organized into lectures, laboratories and student seminars. Participation in the two laboratory exercises is required and compulsory written reports must be submitted for both exercises. Each student must also prepare a seminar within a small group (2-3 students), where you will present and lead a discussion based on a selected scientific article.
The course has an expected scope of work of 270 hours.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen

Participation in the two laboratory exercises is required and compulsory written reports must be passed for both exercises. Each student must also prepare a seminar within a small group (2-3 students). All laboratory reports must be approved before the student can take the final examination.

Eksamen

The examination is divided 30/70 between a individual portfolio and a 3-hour written examination under supervision. The portfolio includes the two written reports, based on the lab exercise. Graded assessment.

Eksamenskandidater har ikke krav på ny eller utsatt mappeeksamen, men studenter som ikke består første forsøk vil få et ekstra forsøk.

Studentevaluering

Emneansvarlig i samråd med studenttillitsvalgt fastsetter evalueringsform og om emnene skal ha midtveis- eller sluttevaluering, jf. kvalitetssystemet kapittel 4.1. Informasjon om evalueringsform for emnet publiseres i Canvas.

Tilbys som enkeltemne

Ja. Med forbehold om ledig plass/kapasitet.

Opptakskrav hvis tilbudt som enkeltemne

BIO111 Cellebiologi og genetikk, BIO104 Human fysiologi og anatomi og BIO103 Zoologi eller tilsvarende.

Reduksjon i studiepoeng

Innholdet i dette emnet dekkes helt eller delvis av annet emne. Tas ett av disse emnene i tillegg, reduseres studiepoengene som følger:

Emne Studiepoengreduksjon
BIO2210 – Zoofysiologi. 10
BIO114 – Introduksjon til fysiologi. 4
Sist hentet fra FS (Felles studentsystem) 15. okt. 2026 13:59:46