Bi7630 Comparative physiology of invertebrates

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2011
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
Wed 13:00–14:50 BR3
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, N-BI, specialization Physiology of Animals)
  • Special Biology (programme PřF, N-EXB)
  • Special Biology (programme PřF, N-EXB, specialization Experimentální biologie živočichů a imunologie)
Abstract
At the end of the course students should be able to: - discuss both general principles and special adaptations selected model groups of invertebrates and consider links between physiology and ecology (ecophysioogy) and ethology (behavioral physiology) - acquaint colleagues with a short relevant paper. - analyse scintific text, formulate and present key information. - describe physiological processes of invertebrates especially the model group of insects
Key topics
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
Study resources and 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Theoretical study by means of lectures, seminary discussions and presentations, scientific papers provided by lecturer.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Terminated by final test. Student is supposed to acquaint colleagues with a short relevant paper.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
General note: Určeno zejména studentům 4. a 5. ročníku.
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 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024, Autumn 2026.
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