Animal Physiology Course

Program Overview

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This program explores the physiological systems of various animals, focusing on how they adapt to environmental challenges. Through lectures, discussions, labs, and exams, students delve into neural, muscular, circulatory, renal, immune, respiratory, reproductive, and digestive systems. The program prepares students for careers in animal physiology, biomedical engineering, veterinary medicine, and zoology, with opportunities in research, teaching, and industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Course Content:

• Neural systems
• Muscular systems
• Circulatory systems
• Renal systems
• Immune systems
• Respiratory systems
• Reproductive systems
• Digestive systems

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Course Structure:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Labs
• Exams

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Course Schedule:

• Spring 2024
• April 1 - June 16
• No set meeting times

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Individual Modules:

• Module 1: Neural Systems
• Module 2: Muscular Systems
• Module 3: Circulatory Systems
• Module 4: Renal Systems
• Module 5: Immune Systems
• Module 6: Respiratory Systems
• Module 7: Reproductive Systems
• Module 8: Digestive Systems

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Midterm exam
• Final exam
• Lab reports
• Quizzes

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Assessment Criteria:

• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Clarity
• Organization

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Labs

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Faculty:

• Joseph Esdin

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Unique Approaches:

• Focus on a wide variety of vertebrates and invertebrate animals
• Emphasis on how animals physiologically overcome challenges imposed by the surrounding environment

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Animal physiologist
• Biomedical engineer
• Veterinarian
• Zoologist

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Opportunities:

• Research
• Teaching
• Industry

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Outcomes:

• Students will be able to evaluate how animals physiologically overcome challenges imposed by the surrounding environment.
• Students will be able to assess the heart and circulatory reactions in small and large sized animals.
• Students will be able to recognize how cellular electrical activities of neurons affect nervous system.