SASF10139U Advanced Mammalian Biology

Volume 2013/2014
Content
The course in Advanced Mammalian Biology shall provide the students of Biology-Biotechnology with an in-depth understanding of the physiology of the major organ systems, from the molecular and cellular level to the level of integration of individual organs into multi organ systems and whole-body physiology. The emphasis is on the function of individual organs and organ systems, and their importance for whole-body physiology. In addition, the students will be exposed to ongoing research and applied aspects of the covered subjects. This will be accomplished in a series of lectures based on text book material as well as case-based learning and journal clubs.

Journal clubs and case studies will focus on original research and applied aspects such as in vivo pharmacology or deletion of selected target genes using transgenic animals as well as animal models of disease. Journal clubs and problem-based learning will serve to improve the students’ ability to read, understand and critically assess peer-reviewed research articles and to gain knowledge of applied biotechnology in research and industry. Furthermore, the students will train their presentation skills in seminars concluding each journal club and case study.
Learning Outcome
After completing the course the students should have the following:

Knowledge:
• understand the physiology of the nervous, muscular, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems, including the importance of physiological regulation at all levels
• understand the integrated function of multi-organ systems and whole animals, including the importance of physiological feedback regulation
• understand the pathophysiological basis of selected major diseases
• understand how animal research and biotechnology can contribute to alleviating these diseases

Skills:
• locate, read and interpret scientific journals and textbooks
• work accurately with biological data
• work independently and as part of a group
• Present data and acquired knowledge in a clear and concise manner

Competences:
• explain the importance of basic physiological mechanisms at the molecular, cellular and organ level for the integrated fiunction of multi organ systems and whole-body homeostasis
• Explain the pathophysiological changes in organ function in selected major diseases
• Provide examples of the application of physiology in biotechnological and biomedical research and development.
Literature
Berne and Levy: Physiology (Elsevier), 6th (or latest) Edition.
Case materials and papers from the journal club will be chosen as additional pensum to cover biotechnological applications not treated in the text book.
SASB10131U Basic Animal Biology
The course consists of lectures, journal clubs and case studies.
The course is aimed at complementing the curriculum of the Bachelor degree in Biology-Biotechnology, but will also be relevant to students of related fields who wish to obtain cross-disciplinary skills within mammalian physiology.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Colloquia
  • 32
  • Exam
  • 4
  • Guidance
  • 12
  • Lectures
  • 20
  • Preparation
  • 106
  • Project work
  • 32
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
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Aid
Only certain aids allowed
Bøger og noter

Apart from the standard programs and IT tools listed under The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at http://pc-eksamen.ku.dk/pc_exam students will at this exam also have the possibility to use a USB stick (for notes etc
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Criteria for exam assesment
In order to obtain the grade 12 at the exam the students should show excellent capacities for the following:

Knowledge:
• understand the physiology of the nervous, muscular, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems, including the importance of physiological regulation at all levels
• understand the integrated function of multi-organ systems and whole animals, including the importance of physiological feedback regulation
• understand the pathophysiological basis of selected major diseases
• understand how animal research and biotechnology can contribute to alleviating these diseases

Skills:
• locate, read and interpret scientific journals and textbooks
• work accurately with biological data
• work independently and as part of a group
• Present data and acquired knowledge in a clear and concise manner

Competences:
• explain the importance of basic physiological mechanisms at the molecular, cellular and organ level for the integrated fiunction of multi organ systems and whole-body homeostasis
• Explain the pathophysiological changes in organ function in selected major diseases
• Provide examples of the application of physiology in biotechnological and biomedical research and development.