School Of Science And HealthAnimal PhysiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300608.2
Discipline: ZOOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Sound knowledge of undergraduate level 1 biology.
Equivalent Units
14405 - Animal Physiology
About this Unit
This unit will be replaced by 300838 - Comparative Physiology from Spring 2013. This unit aims to develop students with an understanding of the basic principles of animal physiology; the physiologic and homeostatic strategies and mechanisms employed by diverse animal groups particularly among the vertebrates in maintaining normal coordinated body functions under various physical conditions. Topics covered include the physiology of transport system, respiratory system, nutritional strategies, hormones and hormonal control, osmoregulation, neural processing, thermoregulation, reproduction and foetal development.