Ecophysiology
- UE code SBIOB367
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Schedule
24 15Quarter 2
- ECTS Credits 3
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Language
French
- Teacher
Study of the responses, mainly physiological, of organisms to their environment
The course includes the following chapters:
-Introduction to ecophysiology
-Identification and classification of environmental factors
-Mechanisms of sensory perception of the environment (chemoreception, mechanoreception, vision, electroreception, thermoreception) ???
-Energy allocation in the face of environmental problems
-Physiological and biochemical effects of stress and concepts of stress ecology and environmental endocrinology
-Adaptation to extreme environments
-Adaptation to high and low temperatures
Theoretical course presented on the basis of an electronic support (power point) with reference to basic books on animal physiology (Eckert) and ecophysiology (Schmitt-Nielsen) Parts of the course are taught in English
Oral examination based on two randomly selected questions. The student prepares an oral presentation for about 30-45 minutes and is then questioned by the teachers (in EN & FR) and must be able to provide additional information. The practical work is graded on the basis of written reports produced by groups of 3-4 students and the grade is about 25% of the total.
Eckert et al: Animal Physiology, De Boeck
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Additional teaching units for Master 60 in Biological Sciences (250P) | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Bachelor in Biology | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Additional teaching units for the master's degree in organismal biology and ecology (252P) | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
Additional teaching units for the master's degree in organismal biology and ecology (252P) | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
Additional teaching units for Master 60 in Biological Sciences (250P) | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
Bachelor in Biology | Standard | 3 | 3 |