Fundamentals of Animal Biology

This includes a wide range of topics to ensure that all students have a good understanding of essential biological processes in animals.

This will enable you to:

Outline the key physiological processes that govern animal function
Describe the main physiological systems in a variety of animals and relate to behaviour
Describe examples of mendelian genetics and inheritance with reference to natural and sexual selection
Explain neuronal communication in terms of the relationship between structure and function in neuronal networks, sensory transducers, and muscles
Distinguish between eukaryotic cell structures and the differences in cell division, using a combination of lab techniques and theory

Indicative content

Cellular biology including cell division
The basic principles and concepts of genetics in relation to the cause and function of animal behaviour
The interaction between physiological processes and animal behaviour
Sensory transduction, physiological communication and integration, and motor responses
The relationship between structure and function on a range of systems
Basic laboratory techniques such as the use of microscopes