Teacher(s)

Donnay Isabelle;

Language

French

Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

The main subjects covered in this course are endocrinology, reproductive physiology, digestive physiology, cardiovascular physiology as well as renal and respiratory physiology. Part 1 (1q - 9 credits - 90-10) : digestive physiology (36h), endocrinology and reproductive physiology (54h) Part 2 (2q- 4 credits- 45-20) : cardiovascular, renal and respiratory physiology

Content

Courses deals mainly with domestic mammals (ruminants, pigs, horses, dogs and cats). Other species such as birds and rodents are also addressed. The accent is brought on the importance of the regulation of physiological functions, among others by presenting simple pathological situations.
The course is splitted into two parts
Partim A deals with endocrinology and physiology of reproduction.
Two practical sessions, one on hormonal assays, the other on semen analysis and vaginal smear are planned. Reports will have to be returned at the end of both sessions

Teaching methods

Partim A will be given in the form of "inverted classes" from 2018-2019. The course materials have been adapted for students to study on their own. The success of online tests is necessary in order to have access to the following chapters. "Questions-answers" sessions with the teacher will be organized every week during the 7 weeks of the course (mandatory attendance).

Evaluation methods

Written exam in two parts: multiple choice questions and long questions. The score obtained for practial exercice reports is entered into the exam mark the first time the student takes the exam.

Other information

Pré-requis General physiology, Biochemistry and Animal Cellular Biology. Evaluation Part 1 : oral examination with written preparation or written examination. Part 2 : June session : oral examination with written preparation. The student will be questioned regarding his/her ability to integrate the notions that have been covered in the different parts of the course and to use the concepts that have been treated in different case studies (physiology and pathology). Support Power point slides (available on i-campus) as well as reference textbook(s). Encadrement vol1 : Two associate professors (one for digestive physiology and one for the other parts). Volume 2 : professors + teaching assistant(s).

Online resources

Course materials and tests are available on Moodle

Faculty or entity

VETE