Course code: BIO-2305
General physiology
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2008
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-2305
General physiology
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The course is administrated by
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Type of course
Theoretical and practical.
Theoretical and practical.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology
Course contents
The course covers the principles of physiology for each of the principle organ systems, with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms in an integrated organism. Physiology of the nervous and muscular systems, sensory physiology, circulation, respiration, excretion, endocrinology, digestion and nourishment will all be dealt with. The species on which examples are based will be the human. The course will include an extensive lab course which by means of practical exercises will illustrate central topics of the syllabus.
The course covers the principles of physiology for each of the principle organ systems, with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms in an integrated organism. Physiology of the nervous and muscular systems, sensory physiology, circulation, respiration, excretion, endocrinology, digestion and nourishment will all be dealt with. The species on which examples are based will be the human. The course will include an extensive lab course which by means of practical exercises will illustrate central topics of the syllabus.
Objective of the course
To give the student fundamental understanding of how various organ systems operate in an integrated organism.
To give the student fundamental understanding of how various organ systems operate in an integrated organism.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian or English
Norwegian or English
Teaching methods
Lectures, student colloquia and (compulsory) lab work.
Lectures, student colloquia and (compulsory) lab work.
Assessment methods
Multiple choice tests and a written exam (6 hrs.). Alphabetical grades (A-F)
Multiple choice tests and a written exam (6 hrs.). Alphabetical grades (A-F)
Course overlap
BIO-271 General physiology 10
BIO-271 General physiology 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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