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Syllabus

HV0223 Animal physiology and histology, 15.0 Credits

Husdjurens fysiologi och histologi

Subjects

Animal Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G1F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

30 credits

15 credits Animal Science or 15 credits Biology

7 credits Biochemistry or 7 credits Cell Biology

3 credits Animal Anatomy

Objectives

The course provides basic knowledge of domestic animal physiology including histology, and is of fundamental significance for understanding on the function of healthy animals.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• describe the structure and function of tissues and the organ systems,
• apply knowledge of the body’s organ and regulatory systems from an integrative perspective, as well as describe how organs and regulatory systems interact in various conditions,
• give an account of the similarities and most significant differences in the structure and function for different animal species.

Content

Subject-related content

The course addresses the histology and physiology of tissues and organs. The organ systems comprise the nervous system and the endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestion, reproductive, and secretory organs and the mammary glands. The hormonal and central regulatory mechanisms and integrative physiology are also included.

Students will learn how to handle animals.

Teaching formats

The course uses various teaching formats to promote student learning and discussions. These include using microscopes, group work and demonstrations. The course also includes handling live animals.

The course focuses on the following general skills

Use of technology, information literacy, and scientific methods.

The following components are compulsory

Certain exercises.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examinations and approved participation in compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Biosciences