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    Overview

    Environment and reproduction; how animals survive extreme environmental conditions; cell communication and stress physiology.

    This paper covers aspects of environmental, ecological and evolutionary physiology, as well as some ecological implications. Topics may include environmental influences on reproduction and growth, including some potential effects of climate change; ways through which cells can communicate with one another; the physiology of stress; and the physiological challenges of a parasitic lifestyle. The paper draws examples from a wide variety of taxa to emphasise the principles that unify animal function at all levels, from molecular to whole organism.

    About this paper

    Paper title Animal Function and Environment
    Subject Zoology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    54 200-level points from Science Schedule C
    Recommended Preparation
    CHEM 191
    Schedule C
    Science
    Eligibility
    Suitable for students of all academic backgrounds.
    Contact
    zoology@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Associate Professor Mark Lokman

    Dr Stephanie Godfrey

    Dr Anne Besson

     

    Paper Structure

    The paper consists of a lecture and a laboratory component, including a group research project.

    Textbooks

    This paper is dependent on a collection of readings that are not covered by a single text. However, the most-consulted textbook is:

    Willmer P, Stone G, Johnston I, 2005. Environmental physiology of animals. 2nd edn. Blackwell Science, Ltd, Oxford.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will develop an understanding of the physiological adaptations that have evolved in animals that enable them to survive, grow and reproduce in a wide variety of environments, as well as some ecological implications.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 09:00-09:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
    Friday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 14:00-17:50 9-13, 15-22
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