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14D2I12 - Physiology of farm animals

Course specification
Course title Physiology of farm animals
Acronym 14D2I12
Study programme DOCTORAL ACADEMIC STUDIES
Module
Type of study PhD academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 10.0 Status elective
      Condition Enrolled semester in which subject is scheduled Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal To prepare students for functional and deeper approach to specific knowledge acquired at the basic course of Physiology. To enable students for complex over - viewing of different physiological processes in animals body and to create basis for understanding changes in organs functioning during diseases.. To assure efficient acquiring of knowledge in other similar subjects and to make easier understanding and follow up of the current literature in this subject matter.
      The outcome After successful finishing course, students will acquire following knowledge: detailed understanding of physiological processes, mechanisms and principles of their regulations in domestic animals organisms, information about functions of organ systems, specificity of physiological processes in different domestic animals species.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Homeostasis (parameters, regulatory systems), Physiology of blood (characteristics and composition, RBC physiology, Le physiology, Tr physiology), Functional organisation of the immune system and cellular basis of immunity, Heart and circulation physiology, Physiology of respiration, Physiology of digestive organs (food digestion and resorption, physiological and metabolic liver functions), Energetic and quantitative metabolism, Thermoregulation, Vitamins, Physiology of kidneys (excretory function, concentrating and diluting kidney function, role of kidneys in acid-base balance, endocrine kidney function), Physiology of skin, Physiology of mammary gland, Humoral regulation of functions (definition, partition, mechanisms of hormone action, endocrine glands, tissue hormones), Membrane resting potential, Muscle physiology, Nervous system and senses.
      Contents of exercises Independent investigations
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      4
      Methods of teaching Theoretical, preparation of seminars, public presentation and defense
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 10 Test paper 70
      Practical lessons Oral examination
      Projects
      Colloquia
      Seminars 20

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