SASB10139U Advanced Mammalian Biology
Bacheloruddannelsen i biologi-bioteknologi
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.
After completing the course the students should have the
following:
Knowledge:
• understand the physiology of the nervous, muscular, endocrine,
circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and gastrointestinal 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.
Berne and Levy: Physiology (Elsevier), 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.
- 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 invigilationPC exam
- Aid
- Written aids allowed
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
- External censorship
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, and
gastrointestinal 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.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SASB10139U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 3
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- No limit
- Study board
- Study Board of Biomolecular Sciences and Technology
Contracting department
- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences
Course responsibles
- Lars Jørn Jensen (4-7d727b7b5184867f753f7c863f757c)