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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
ANP0705 |
SEMESTER |
6 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
PHYSIOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
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| Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 2 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | specialised general knowledge | ||||
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek / English | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes, in English | ||||
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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The science of physiology studies all the functions of living organisms, from the level of the cell to the level of tissues and organs. It focuses on their reaction to the various biotic and abiotic conditions of their environment. After successfully completing the Rural Animal Physiology course, the three students should be familiar with the general principles of operation at different levels of organization. Specifically, they are expected to become capable of: 1. Understand the fundamental biochemical processes of the animal organism. 2. To perform laboratory determination of various substances and electrolytes in the blood plasma of farm animals. 3. To acquire the correct knowledge in the functioning of the organs and systems of the animal organism, so that they can understand the health problems of the farm animals and that they can correctly apply the methods of treatment. 4. Predict the response of organisms to abiotic stress conditions that may be caused by farming conditions, including climate change. To determine the expression of specific genes at the molecular level and at the level of proteins under different conditions. General Competences |
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General Competences |
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Graduates after obtaining the degree will: - have the theoretical and practical background concerning the field of knowledge of agricultural science and in particular the field of animal production - have the ability to make creative use of scientific knowledge and modern technology for the development and care of all types of animal farms - have acquired the necessary knowledge background to be able to access further postgraduate or doctoral studies - are able to properly apply their theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the period of study also Adaptation to new situations Decision making Autonomous work Teamwork Working in an international environment Work in an interdisciplinary environment Production of new research ideas Respect for the natural environment Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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Function of cell, tissues, organs and systems of the body. Body fluids, blood - blood circulation Respiration, digestion - absorption, mediated metabolism - thermoregulation, neuromuscular activity, endocrinology, reproduction. Gene expression, molecular physiology, ecophysiology General organization of the nervous system, mammalian nervous system. Nervous system structure and function, excitatory cells, potential for action, mechanism for creating potential for action. Sensory systems. General principles. Special Aesthetic Systems (Touch-pressure, Sight, Hearing, Chemical Senses). Movement, muscle structure, role of calcium, regulatory mechanisms, mechanical properties of various muscle types. |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
1. Formal written final theory exam (50%) at the end of the semester The written final examination of the theory includes: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions Comparative evaluation of theory data 2. Laboratory Assignments (25%) The work of the laboratory consists of writing and presenting small scientific articles on a subject that will be selected in collaboration with the teacher. 3. Final written laboratory examination (25%) The written final examination of the laboratory includes: - Multiple choice questions - Short answer questions - Comparative evaluation of laboratory data The evaluation criteria are defined in the course guide that is distributed by the teacher at the beginning of the semester to the three students and is also available in electronic form on the e-class asynchronous distance learning platform. |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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