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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 | 4.5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2532-6326
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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
Syllabus 1. Introduction to cellular physiology. Principles of cell and membrane function. Homeostasis. Signal transduction. 2. Control and nervous integration 3. Hormonal Control and regulation 4. Neural processing and behavior 5. Muscles and movement 6. Breath 7. Blood circulation 8. Osmoregulation and excretion 9. Bioenergetics Practical Classes 1. Bioethics, structure of a poster and a scientific report 2. Transport of solutes across a biological membrane 3. Simulation of the action potential (Axovac Program) 4. Effect of some drugs on blood pressure variation (Cat Program) 5. Discussion of scientific papers - Animal Behavior 6. Anatomy of heart in mammals 7. Osmo-regulation: the effect of different substances on diuresis 8. Preparation and presentation of scientific posters.
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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 physiology and learn how to prepare posters and reports.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
Classes will be given with the support of slide shows. Discussion of scientific papers. Realization of physiological records in the laboratory. Theoretical classes will be delivered in person or online via the Zoom platform whenever necessary.
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References
References
- Hall, J. E. 1. (2016). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology (13th edition.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier - Koeppen, B. M., Stanton, B. A. (2010) Berne & Levy Physiology. 6th Edition. Elsevier. - Randall, D., W. Burggren, K. French and R. Eckert. (2002). Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations. 5th edition. 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.
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Assessment
Assessment
- Avaliação contínua: 2 frequências (70%); 2 relatórios das aulas práticas (10%); Elaboração e apresentação oral de um poster cientifico com base em resultados recolhidos nas aulas práticas ou com base num artigo científico do âmbito da disciplina (20%).
- Na componente prática a avaliação privilegiará a apresentação dos trabalho e não apenas os trabalhos escritos
- Avaliação por exame: 1 exame (com perguntas teóricas e práticas) - época de recurso e época especial.
- Continuous assessment: 2 tests (70%), 2 laboratory reports (10%), Preparation and oral presentation of a scientific poster based on data collected during labs or based on a scientific paper in physiology (20%)
- In the practical component, assessment will place greater emphasis on the presentation of assignments rather than on the written reports.
- Evaluation by examination: exams (with theoretical and practical questions) - one during regular examination period (two dates) and 1 in the extraordinary exam period.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
