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Lecturer(s)
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Nedvěd Oldřich, prof. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: Homeostasis. Chemical composition of organisms. Nutrition, digestion. Energetic needs. Intermediate metabolism. Temperature, metabolic rate, survival limits. Transport: water, osmotic balance, excretion of solutes and nitrogen metabolites. Respiration: exchange and transport of gasses. Body fluids, circulation, transport of metabolites. Excitation, membranes, nervous system. Movement: flagella, muscles. Senses. Reproduction.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
- Class attendance
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 40 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Review of basic functions in animals. Description of functions including mechanisms on chemical and physical levels, morphology and anatomy of organs and systems. Diversity of mechanisms and organs throughout the animal kingdom, mainly specific adaptations to the environment and corresponding life strategy.
Students know organ systems and the chemical and physical functions in important animal phyla, classes and orders. Students are able to estimate reactions of diverse animal groups to variable environmental conditions. Students appreciate animals for their diverse abilities.
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Prerequisites
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Recommended is passing courses KZO/152 and KZO/155.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination
To pass the examination, >50 % of points must be obtained in a written examination consisting of three questions.
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Recommended literature
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Anderson D.T. Invertebrate Zoology. Australia, 1999. ISBN 978-0195513684.
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Christopher D. Moyes, Patricia M. Schulte. Principles of Animal Physiology. Pearson, 2016. ISBN 9780133965308.
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Kay I. Introduction to Animal Physiology.. Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd, Oxford., 1998.
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Schmidt-Nielsen K.. Animal physiology. Adaptation and environment. 3rd ed.,. Cambridge, 1991.
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