The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Natural Sciences, 1-year Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended prerequisites

BIO112 Introduction to biology

Course contents

Physiology is a central discipline within the natural sciences. Physiological processes are based on the same physical laws and chemical processes as in the rest of our world. This course is focused on the structure of, and processes in, animals (primarily humans) from micro- to macro level. We start with cells and the biochemical processes that all life is based on, such as cellular respiration. The structure of cells and their genetic material, protein synthesis, cell division and inheritance of characteristics are central tenets of the course. The structure and function of the body is addressed by looking at different tissues, organs, organ systems and the mechanisms by which the human body works as a unit. Core concepts of physiology provide a red thread throughout the course to aid understanding.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will

Knowledge

• have detailed knowledge about the structure of central intracellular macromolecules and their location and function in the cell.
• understand basic biochemical processes such as photosynthesis and respiration.
• know about cell division, including similarities and differences between the two types of cell division in eukaryote cells.
• know about how genetic material is organized during cell division and how this determines inheritance of characteristics.
• have knowledge about the structure and replication of DNA and how protein synthesis takes place in the cell.
• understand how structure gives function to organ systems in animals (including humans).
• understand how the human body functions as a unit and maintains a stabile internal environment.

Skills

• be able to describe a microscope’s basic make up, explain the function of the different parts, and use a microscope to study tissue slice preparations.
• be able to carry out, and report on, simple experiments that demonstrate central biological processes.

• be able to express oneself in writing and orally, using adequate scientific terminology, about the characteristics and processes of living organisms.
• be able to use lab reports and oral presentations to document practical work.
• have experience with use of data logging equipment to observe and illustrate biological processes.

General competencies

• be able to use basic knowledge of physiology to understand connections in nature.
• be able to develop skills and knowledge about physiology.
• be able to develop understanding of core concepts in physiology.

Examination requirements

Attendance to all obigatoriske laboratory exercises must be approved and all assignments and other work requirements must be passed, must be passed, see Canvas for more information.

For teacher-training students, an additional 25 hours of practice in the same semester must be passed. Students who are not teacher-training students, must pass one additional compulsory assignment.

Teaching methods

Teaching and learning activities

  • Teaching is given as

  • Lectures / seminars

  • Laboratory classes

  • Group assignments

There are two weeks of teaching practice for teacher-training students on the lektorutdanning program.
The course has an expected workload of 270 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

An individual written assignment counts for 30% and an individual oral examination, 30 minutes counts 70%. Graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
BIO204 – Zoophysiology 4
BIO104 – Human Physiology and Anatomy 3
BIO111 – Cell Biology and Genetics 3
ML-208 – Molecular Biology 2
BIO102 – Botany 1
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) July 18, 2024 8:26:02 AM