Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course in Zoofysiologi (Zoofys), which is part of the Bachelor's program in Biology. The course aims to understand how animals function and adapt to their environments.

Course Description

The course takes an integrative approach to understanding animal physiology, covering topics such as metabolism, kryptobiose, muscles and movement, osmoregulation, and metamorphosis. The course includes lectures, theoretical and practical laboratory exercises, and focuses on experimental approaches to physiology.

Learning Objectives

The course aims to provide students with the following competencies:

• Understand and reflect on the concepts and mechanisms of physiological adaptation and acclimatization at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels.
• Perform zoophysiological calculations and experiments, and explain and discuss the mechanisms of physiological adaptations and acclimatization.
• Evaluate the importance of cellular mechanisms for physiological adaptations and acclimatization, and discuss the significance of adaptations and acclimatization in the animal kingdom.

Course Structure

The course consists of:

• Lectures (21 hours)
• Preparation (144 hours)
• Theoretical exercises (12 hours)
• Practical exercises (28 hours)
• Examination (1 hour)
• Total: 206 hours

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course number: NBIA04054U
• ECTS: 7.5
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 4
• Group: C
• Capacity: 75

Teaching Staff

The course is taught by:

• Kenneth Veland Halberg
• Henriette Pilegaard
• Nadja Møbjerg
• Teaching assistants and guest lecturers

Department and Faculty

The course is offered by the Department of Biology, which is part of the Faculty of Natural and Biochemical Sciences.

Assessment

The course is assessed through a 20-minute oral examination with 20 minutes of preparation. All aids are allowed, and the assessment is based on a 7-point scale. There is no external censorship, and multiple internal assessors are used. The re-examination is the same as the ordinary examination.

Criteria for Assessment

To achieve the highest grade (12), students must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the course material, including the concepts and mechanisms of physiological adaptation and acclimatization, and be able to explain and discuss these mechanisms clearly and precisely.