Course name

Animal   Physiology & Experiment

Course group

Genetic and developmental biology

Course code

150110010012

Category code

BIOL:

Course can be   shared with

Each major of life science

Course type

□Basic Common Courses 公共基本课程

□General Education Courses 通识教育课程

□Disciplinary General Courses 学科通修课程

þSpecialized Courses 学科或专业方向性课程

□Other其它教学环节

□Disciplinary Courses专业课程

□Electives Courses任选课程

□Extra Courses 方案外课程

Course   focus

□Lecture

□Experiment

□Skill-training

□Practical

þLecture +   Experiment

□Lecture +   Practical

Credit

Total learning hours

Lecture

Experiment

Practical

3

64

32

32

0

Prerequisites

General Biology，Biochemistry

1.Course   description

Animal   physiology is a major course in life science. In the theory lessons, the main goals are to study the basic morphology and   structure of animal and human, to understand the basic theory   and concepts concerning neuromuscular physiology, and the physiology of each   system such as digestion, circulation, blood, breath, excretion, endocrine   and nervous system in animal and human, to comprehend their regulating   mechanism, and to know the progress of the physiology and its application. In   the experimental lessons, the main goals are to learn and master the basic researching technology and methods about animal physiology,   and to further understand the basic theory and concepts in physiology.

2. Learning goals

After studying   of this course, students should master the basic theories and concepts in   animal physiology, should know the research content and the development of   animal physiology, should understand the basic studying   methods of physiology, to master the basic process of physiological action   and regulating mechanism, building a solid foundation for further studying   physiology.

After   the experimental lessons, student should know the basic researching   technology and methods about animal physiology. Everyone should be familiar   with the observing, recording and analyzing methods of each systemic   physiology, including the nerves, muscles, blood circulation, respiration,   and other physiological activities, and able to design and carry out some   comprehensive experiments.

3. Moral education goals

We shall bring   up the patriotism and social responsibility of the students by knowing the   scientists and their story during the development of physiology; and   developing the innovatingconsciousness and scientific spirit by studying the   history and process of physiology; and training the style of seriously work   and tough character by experiment.

4.Teaching approaches

Theory course,   experiments as well as presentations by students

5. Content outline of the course (including   moral education elements)

Chapter(Section   or experimental item)

Content

Main point of moral education

Learning hours

Type of experimental item

Real experiment   or virtual simulation 

experiment 

Requirement of experimental item

Theory course

1

Introduction

Introduce the history of physiological research, explain the   research experience and research spirit of domestic physiologists, cultivate   students' scientific interest, exploration spirit and patriotic feelings

1

2

The transfer function of the cell membrane

Introduce the ups and downs of scientific stories in the   process of exploring the cellular lipid bilayer, and cultivate the students'   realistic and pragmatic style of scientific research

1

3

Nerve excitement and conduction

introduce the scientific debate between Galvani and Volta in   nerve conduction, and proves the scientific stories of electrophysiology and   volta battery respectively. It aims to cultivate students' spirit of adhering   to truth and pursuing truth

2

4

Transmission of excitation between nerves   and muscles

introduces the process of the discovery of acetylcholine by   Chinese physiologist Zhang Xijun and British physiologist Dale

2

5

Excitation and contraction of skeletal   muscle

introduces the principles and theories of muscle contraction,   explains neuromuscular connection disorders such as myasthenia gravis and   ALS, comments on the deeds of Zhang Dingyu, the people's hero of   anti-epidemic, and trains students' spirit of scientific exploration and   dedication

2

6

The basic principle of the nervous system

By telling the scientific story of Gorky and Cajal who won the   Nobel Prize in 1906 for the development of different neural theories, but had   a fierce argument in the acceptance speech, this paper stimulates students'   interest in learning and enthusiasm for exploring science, and encourages   them to argue about scientific issues.

2

7

The motor function of the nervous system

Through the explanation of Parkinson's disease, let students   care for the elderly people; At the same time,   the incidence of drug abuse and other bad behaviors among young people is   increasing, which reminds young students to stay away from drugs consciously   and cherish life.

2

8

The Sensory function of the nervous system

Through the recent Nobel Prize for sensory   receptors in the nervous system, it inspires students' interest in learning   life sciences and encourages them to actively engage in scientific research

3

9

The Advanced function of the nervous system

By explaining the creation and development process of Pavlov's   theory of higher neural activity, it stimulates students' interest in   learning and enthusiasm for scientific research.   By explaining the invention of smart mouse by Professor Qian Zhuo, a Chinese   scholar, we can inspire students' national confidence

1

10

Blood

Enhance students' interest in science by   explaining the scientific exploration and contribution of Vesalius, Harvey   and others in the blood circulation system

1

11

Circulatory system

Explain the causes of diseases such as   hemophilia and leukemia and remind students to care for the vulnerable groups   around them

3

12

Digestive system

By explaining the process of Barry J. Marshall's discovery of   Helicobacter pylori and its role in gastritis and gastric cancer, especially   his experiments on his own body, students are encouraged to adhere to   scientific exploration and the spirit of dedication to science

2

13

Respiratory system

Through the introduction of respiratory system and related   diseases, especially COVID-19, the students are trained in scientific spirit,   dedication and patriotism

2

14

Excretory system

By explaining the discovery process of   Bowman's bursae, students are encouraged to explore

2

15

Energy metabolism and thermoregulation

The story of the 17th century Italian doctor Santorio in his   body to do a lot of diet, sleep, work and other metabolic experiments,   encourage students to explore science

1

16

Endocrine system

By explaining thyroid hormone and related diseases such as   large neck disease and nerdy syndrome, students are reminded to pay attention   to balanced nutrition and healthy diet, and pay attention to vulnerable   groups.

3

17

The final exam

2

Experimental course

1

Introduction: The use of physiological   signal acquisition system

Explain animal ethics and improve students'   awareness of caring and cherishing animals; Emphasis on laboratory safety,   improve the safety awareness of students and the ability to avoid   emergencies.

4

Demonstrative experiment

Confirmatory experiment

Prepare the experiment report in advance and after the   experiment

2

The relationship between stimulus   intensity, frequency and contraction of skeletal muscle

Through hands-on experiments, improve   students' hard-working spirit and scientific research interest

4

Demonstrative and

Confirmatory experiment

Prepare the experiment report in advance and after the   experiment

3

Determination of action potential of nerve   stem

Through hands-on experiments, improve   students' hard-working spirit and scientific research interest

4

Demonstrative and

Confirmatory experiment

Prepare the experiment report in advance and after the   experiment

4

Premature systole and compensatory pause

Through hands-on experiments, improve   students' hard-working spirit and scientific research interest

4

Demonstrative and

Confirmatory experiment

Prepare the experiment report in advance and after the   experiment

5

Frog heart perfusion

Through hands-on experiments, improve   students' hard-working spirit and scientific research interest

4

Demonstrative and

Confirmatory experiment

Prepare the experiment report in advance and after the   experiment

6

Regulation of respiratory movement in   rabbits

Through hands-on experiments, improve   students' hard-working spirit and scientific research interest

6

Demonstrative and

Confirmatory experiment

Prepare the experiment report in advance and after the   experiment

7

The depressor nerve discharge in rabbits

Through hands-on experiments, improve   students' hard-working spirit and scientific research interest

6

Demonstrative and

Confirmatory experiment

Prepare the experiment report in advance and after the   experiment

Total

64

6. Assessment methods   and requirements

The   test and check: results by the theory result (70%) and the experiment result   (30%). The theory part, usually check accounted for 30%, final exam account   for 70%. Usually test results are composed   of the class attendance, classroom test and homework, etc.

7.Textbooks/References

Chen Shouliang,   Animal physiology (4th edition), PekingUniversity press,  2012

Experiment   course: the self-made teaching material

8.Major   literature or related databases

none

9.Website

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