NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 比較生理學(3220)
(Eng.) Comparative Physiology
Offering Dept Department of Veterinary Medicine
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher HSU, CHU-NING
Department Department of Veterinary Medicine/Undergraduate Language 中/英文 Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description Animal physiology is the essential basis of veterinary medicine, including animal structure and function for maintaining life. The differences in structure and function will be introduced among various animals. To adapt to the environment, the animals have adjusted their physiological mechanism, and this will also be discussed. This course may support students in having the basic knowledge of the normal physiology of diverse animal species before facing specific animal disease subjects.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
This is a chance to fully understand physiological mechanisms and functions in different animals. It is also an opportunity to be familiar with various animals and their modification of physical reactions to environmental changes. While facing diverse animal species in the future, the students can recognize and distinguish between reactive adaptation and progressive disease.
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 The Basic Principles
Week 3 Circulation (1)
Week 4 Circulation (2)
Week 5 Respiration (1)
Week 6 Respiration (2)
Week 7 Spring Break
Week 8 Musculoskeletal System (1)
Week 9 Midterm Examination
Week 10 Musculoskeletal System (2)
Week 11 Temperature and its Effects (1)
Week 12 Temperature and its Effects (2)
Week 13 Osmoregulation (1)
Week 14 Osmoregulation (2)
Week 15 Extreme Terrestrial Habitats (1)
Week 16 Extreme Terrestrial Habitats (2)
Week 17 Discussion
Week 18 Final Examination
Evaluation
attendance and participation in class, quizzes, assignments
Textbook & other References
Environmental Physiology of Animals, 2009, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
i-learning (NCHU)
Office Hours
Thursday (12:00-13:00)
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