Bi7630 Comparative physiology of invertebrates

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha, Ph.D.
Timetable
Tue 8:00–9:50 BR2
Prerequisites (in Czech)
bi3030 Animal physiology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • General Biology (programme PřF, M-BI, specialization Physiology of Animals)
  • General Biology (programme PřF, N-BI, specialization Physiology of Animals)
Course objectives
Lecture extends fundamental knowledge in comparative physiology. It concentrates on understanding of both general principles and special adaptations selected model groups of invertebrates. Links between physiology and ecology (ecophysioogy) and ethology (behavioral physiology) are pointed out. Major extent is devoted to insects. Student is supposed to acquaint colleagues with a short relevant paper. The main objective of the course is to extend knowledge of comparative physiology to invertevrate phyla.
Syllabus
  • Body growth, metamorphosis. Hormonal regulation. Nutrition, digestion, resorbtion. Metabolism and environment. Respiration and gas transport. Body fluid composition and circulation. Imunity reactions. Excretion. Muscle system. Functional anatomy of nervous system. Sensory organs. Reflexes, behavior
Literature
  • Comparative animal physiology. Edited by Philip C. Withers. [1st ed.]. Fort Worth: Saunders College Publishing, 1992, xxii, 949. ISBN 0-03-012847-1. info
Assessment methods
Terminated by final test. Student is supposed to acquaint colleagues with a short relevant paper.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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