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Spring 2014
Mar 28, 2024
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Avian Physiology - 43984 - ANSC 53500 - 001

Associated Term: Spring 2014
Levels: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate

West Lafayette Campus
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Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and appreciate a) the functional mechanisms of birds including the physiology of body systems and tissues; b) the anatomy and histology of avian tissues; and c) the physiological and anatomical differences between avians and mammals 2. Identify abnormal physiological mechanisms that will impact avian health 3. Critically evaluate sources of science for its accuracy 4. Demonstrate analytical skills 5. Effectively communicate principles of physiology both verbally and in writing
Required Materials: Jan. 13 1 Semester details; Integumentary and skeletal system 15 2 Muscular system 22 3 Class cancelled 27 4 Nervous system: organization 29 5 Nervous system: physiology Feb. 3 6 Special senses: vision, hearing 5 7 Special senses: vestibular apparatus, taste, and smell 10 8 EXAM 1 12 9 Cardiovascular system: heart, peripheral circulation, blood components 17 10 Respiration: anatomy, control, gas transport to tissue 19 11 Renal/excretory system: formation of urine 24 12 Acid-base balance 26 13 Anatomy of the alimentary tract & monogastric digestion Mar. 3 14 Intestinal absorption 5 15 EXAM 2 10 16 Lymphoid 12 17 Lymphoid 24 18 Inflammation 26 19 Stress, adaptation, and thermoregulation 31 20 Endocrine: hypothalamic & pituitary hormones, adrenals Apr. 2 21 Endocrine: thyroid, pancreas 7 22 Endocrine: parathyroid and ultimobranchial glands and pineal 9 23 EXAM 3 14 24 Reproduction: male 16 25 Reproduction: female 21 26 Reproduction: female 23 27 Reproduction: egg formation and oviposition 28 28 Incubation 30 29 Embryology January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday March 17-21: Spring Break FINAL EXAM: will cover the last fourth of the class
Technical Requirements: CREDIT TOWARD COURSE GRADE: POSSIBLE POINTS Worksheets 200 Exam 1 200 Exam 2 200 Exam 3 200 Final Exam 200 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 1000 WORKSHEETS: To encourage students to keep up with the lectures, a worksheet will be due at the beginning of most lectures (18 worksheets, 10 to 20 points per worksheet). LETTER GRADE GUARANTEE: If exam difficulty warrants, the letter grade guarantee will be lowered by never raised. Plus/Minus Grading Scale A+ 96.7 - 100.0% A 93.4 - 96.6% A- 90.0 - 93.3% B+ 86.7 - 89.9% B 83.4 - 86.6% B- 80.0 - 83.3% C+ 76.7 - 79.9% C 73.4 - 76.6% C- 70.0 - 73.3% D+ 66.7 - 69.9% D 63.4 - 66.6% D- 60.0 - 63.3% F < 60% TYPES OF QUESTIONS ON QUIZZES & EXAMS: Discussion, short answer questions, & multiple choice. COUNSELING: Open Door Policy – Appointments help to conserve time. Students having difficulties in understanding concepts and principles are encouraged to visit with the instructor for one on one consultation at any time during the semester. Furthermore, students are also encouraged to seek further clarification on principles and concepts immediately before, during, and following class if students’ schedules permit. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday, except when in class. In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines, and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar. Under such circumstances, contact the instructor for additional information. Text messaging not allowed during class. CREDIT TOWARD COURSE GRADE: POSSIBLE POINTS Worksheets 200 Exam 1 200 Exam 2 200 Exam 3 200 Final Exam 200 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 1000 WORKSHEETS: To encourage students to keep up with the lectures, a worksheet will be due at the beginning of most lectures (18 worksheets, 10 to 20 points per worksheet). LETTER GRADE GUARANTEE: If exam difficulty warrants, the letter grade guarantee will be lowered by never raised. Plus/Minus Grading Scale A+ 96.7 - 100.0% A 93.4 - 96.6% A- 90.0 - 93.3% B+ 86.7 - 89.9% B 83.4 - 86.6% B- 80.0 - 83.3% C+ 76.7 - 79.9% C 73.4 - 76.6% C- 70.0 - 73.3% D+ 66.7 - 69.9% D 63.4 - 66.6% D- 60.0 - 63.3% F < 60% TYPES OF QUESTIONS ON QUIZZES & EXAMS: Discussion, short answer questions, & multiple choice. COUNSELING: Open Door Policy – Appointments help to conserve time. Students having difficulties in understanding concepts and principles are encouraged to visit with the instructor for one on one consultation at any time during the semester. Furthermore, students are also encouraged to seek further clarification on principles and concepts immediately before, during, and following class if students’ schedules permit. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday, except when in class. In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines, and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar. Under such circumstances, contact the instructor for additional information. Text messaging not allowed during class.

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