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Animal Anatomy and Physiology
(dt. Anatomie und Physiologie der Tiere für Lehramt an Gymnasien-Studierende)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 1) lecture (2,5 SWS) 2) Kurs (2,5 SWS),
180 hours (attendance in den Lehrveranstaltungen 52,5 h, preparation and follow-up inklusive Studienleistungen 97,5 h, Vorbereitung and Ablegen von Prüfungsleistungen 30 h)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): One drawing for each of the objects covered by the course
Examination type: Two examinations: written exam (45 min., 2 CP) and written exam (90 min., 4 CP)
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program LAaG Biologie.
Duration,
frequency		 ½ Semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline

Contents

Evolution and functional morphology of animals; elaboration of basic phenomena of metabolic, nervous and sensory physiology. Practical use of microscope and stereo magnifier. Exemplary preparation of animal organisms, presentation of observations; exemplary electrophysiological and metabolic physiological measurements. Evolution and blueprints of animals; basic principles of embryogenesis and organogenesis; adaptation to aquatic life and transition to terrestrial life; evolution and biology of mammals and humans. Basic concepts of neurophysiology, sensory physiology, muscle physiology, respiration, circulation, digestion, and hormone physiology. Use of microscope, stereo magnifier and dissecting instruments; independent dissection of animals of various levels of organization; documentation and presentation techniques. Course objects: e.g., Hydra, Laomedea; Lumbricus; carp; nerve conduction in earthworm; sensory function (insect antenna); detection and function of digestive enzymes; tested protocol.


Qualification Goals

Competencies:

Acquisition of basic knowledge in the fields of evolution and functional morphology of animals; development of basic phenomena of metabolic, nervous and sensory physiology. Practical use of microscope and stereo magnifier. Exemplary preparation of animal organisms, presentation of observations; exemplary electrophysiological and metabolic physiological measurements.

Qualification goals:

The module provides basic biological knowledge in animal anatomy and physiology.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from LAaG Biologie.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Biology.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



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