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Presentation
Presentation
Physiology is a subject that is of major importance in the study of biological sciences. It is in this subject that we are given to understand the function of the various organic systems and the way molecular structure is expressed in these systems. The motor and behavioral responses in each individual result from their harmonious physiological functioning.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5.5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT101-3545
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Introduction to animal physiology Control and nervous integration Hormonal Control and regulation Neural processing and behavior Muscles and movement Breath Blood circulation Osmoregulation and excretion Bioenergetics Reproduction
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Objectives
Objectives
This CU teaches the principles of functioning of the major physiological systems as well as their integration and control, and the different solutions that allow different animals to survive in extremely varied environments and circumstances. The approach of the physiological problems that animals face and how these are resolved will be systematically presented. Students should establish functional relationships among the major physiological systems and their integration and control mechanisms. They must be able to understand the relations of environment and the physiological processes that evolved in order to overcome the different environmental challenges. In the practical part, they should still be able to understand basic mechanisms in Physiology, like respiratory, cardiovascular or endocrine systems. They should still develop reading skills of scientific articles and oral exposure of topics in animal physiology and learn how to prepare posters and reports.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Classes will be Lectured with the support of slide shows. Discussion of scientific papers. Realization of physiological records in the laboratory. In 2024/2025 Lectures will be taught in person or by elearning using the Zoom platform whenever necessary.
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References
References
Randall, D., Burggren, W., French, K., and Eckert, R. (2002). Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations. 5th Ed. Freeman, New York. Schmidt-Nielsen, K. (1998). Animal Physiology. Adaptation and Environment. 5th Ed. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. Hill, R.W., Wyse, G., Anderson, M. (2016). Animal Physiology. Sinauer Associates. Sherwood, L., Klandorf, H., Yancey, P. (2012). Animal Physiology: from Genes to Organisms. 2nd Ed. Cengage Learning. Hall, J. E. 1. (2016). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology (13th edition.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier
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Assessment
Assessment
A avaliação da disciplina será realizada da seguinte forma:
1) Avaliação contínua: 2 frequências (70%); 2 relatórios das aulas práticas (10%) que deverão ser apresentados oralmente; Elaboração e
apresentação oral de um poster científico com base em resultados recolhidos nas aulas práticas ou com
base num artigo científico do âmbito da disciplina (20%).
2) Avaliação por exame: 1 exame final teórico ( 70%) e um exame final prático (30%).3) A não realização de qualquer um dos componentes práticos implica a reprovação à avaliação contínua.
4) Nesta disciplina não é permitida a utilização de ferramentas de Inteligência artificial para elaboração dos trabalhos escritos, apresentações, frequências ou exames finais.
No caso dos trabalhos escritos, os mesmos deverão ser apresentados oralmente e a nota obtida individualmente por cada aluno na sua apresentação, será a nota final do trabalho.
1) Continuous assessment: 2 tests (70%); 2 reports of practical classes (10%); Elaboration and
oral presentation of a scientific poster based on results collected in practical classes or with
based on a scientific article within the scope of the discipline (20%).
2) Assessment by exam: 1 final theoretical exam (70%) and a final practical exam (30%).3) Failure to complete any of the practical components implies failure to the continuous assessment
4) In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence tools is not permitted for the preparation of written assignments, presentations, midterm assessments, or final exams.
In the case of written assignments, students must present their work orally. The final grade for the assignment will be the individual grade each student receives for their oral presentation.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
