Course module NWI-BB020C Credits (ECTS) 6 Category 03 (Advanced) Language of instruction English Offered by Radboud University; Faculty of Science; BioWetenschappen; Lecturer(s) Coordinator dr. M.H.A.G. Gorissen Other course modules lecturer Lecturer dr. M.H.A.G. Gorissen Other course modules lecturer Contactperson for the course dr. M.H.A.G. Gorissen Other course modules lecturer Examiner dr. M.H.A.G. Gorissen Other course modules lecturer Academic year 2022 Period KW3   (30/01/2023 to 09/04/2023) Starting block KW3 Course mode full-time Remarks - Registration using OSIRIS Yes Course open to students from other faculties Yes Pre-registration No Waiting list No Placement procedure -

	Aims At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the concept of adaptations and their relation to evolution Evaluate true adaptations from a selection of animal traits Link adaptations to environmental factors and vice versa Explain how an adaptation is connected to the stress axis Analyze and evaluate the adaptations described in (peer-reviewed scientific) papers Design (hypothetical) experiments to investigate adaptations Synthesize and apply this knowledge and clearly explain it to fellow students Content Instructional Modes Level Presumed foreknowledge A basic knowledge of evolution and animal physiology is expected, which you will have acquired if you followed the 1st year course Animal Evolution and Adaptation and the 2nd year course Animal Physiology.    Test information Exam 90%, minimum grade 5 Poster, 10%, no minimum grade Specifics
	Required materials Book Animal Physiology 4th edition (Hill, Wyse, Anderson), ISBN 9781605354712 (the same textbook as the Animal Physiology (BB005C) course). ISBN : 9781605354712 Title : Animal Physiology Author : Hill, Wyse, Anderson Edition : 4 Instructional modes Course Attendance Mandatory Yes Tests Exam Test weight 9 Test type Digital exam with CIRRUS Opportunities Block KW3, Block KW4 Poster Test weight 1 Test type Assignment Opportunities Block KW4