Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Seminar
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

5215NATSCI-JAN-CTY

Aims

The course aims to build on the concepts of animal physiology taught at level 4, allowing students to gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in key aspects of the main physiological systems of different animal phyla. The course content will reflect the expertise and research interests of the teaching team, allowing students to appreciate how the taught content integrates with current research. The course is also designed to prepare students for advanced physiological studies in the level 6 module Current Topics in Zoology.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the similarities and the differences between physiological systems in different animal phyla.
2.
Discuss the role of the sensory systems, nervous system, and endocrine systems in animal physiology and behaviour
3.
Critically evaluate the utility of model organisms for studying physiological processes
4.
Communicate and discuss science effectively in written or oral presentation / discussion (normally in a group) formats.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The module will focus on employing a comparative approach to study physiological systems across different animal phyla. Major physiological processes such as nervous transmission, hormonal control, and reproduction will be covered. The value and limitations of model organisms in studying physiological processes will be discussed. The biophysical aspects of sensory biology will be introduced: for example wavelengths of light and refraction in visual systems, and the biophysical basis of electroreception and nervous transmission.
Module Overview:
This module enables you to learn about physiological systems across animal phyla. Neurobiology, endocrinology, and the link between genes, proteins and behavioural phenotypes will be taught, reflecting the expertise and research interests of the teaching team. The concept of model organisms will be introduced, and model organisms will be used in the practical activities.
Additional Information:This course will allow students to learn about physiological systems across animal phyla. Neurobiology, endocrinology, and the link between genes, proteins and behavioural phenotypes will be taught, to reflect the expertise and research interests of the teaching team. The concept of model organisms will be introduced, and model organisms will be used in the practical activities.

Assessments

Portfolio
Presentation
Report