ADP-30806 Adaptation Physiology II

Course

Credits 6.00

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

Adaptation Physiology 1, Reproduction and Fertility

Continuation courses:

Thesis

Contents:

The aim of this course is to learn students to define a proper scientific work plan based on a hypothesis gained from a literature review. First a thorough analysis of a physiological subject within the various disciplines of Adaptation Physiology will be done by the student. Fundamental knowledge should be obtained on a subject within Immunology, Reproduction or Energy metabolism.
At the start of the course the subject is defined by the tutor in consultation with the student (based on interests). After the review of literature (which should be presented orally and written), the student defines a research proposal based on hypotheses derived from literature.
The student works in small groups (3-4) on the subject.

Learning outcomes:

After this course, students will be able to:
- unravel a given problem or topic to come to relevant questions for a literature study (phase 1);
- develop a plan for literature study based on these relevant questions (phase 1);
- collect, compare, judge and evaluate relevant literature to come to a coherent literature review (phase 2);
- formulate gaps in knowledge and consequently formulate new research questions (phase 2);
- develop a research proposal for a series of experiments to answer (some of ) these research questions and describe one animal experiment in detail (phase 3).

Activities:

- a literature study is done, which must be presented;
- subsequently, a research work plan is designed and presented.

Examination:

No exam. Student will be graded based on written reports and oral presentations.

Literature:

Handouts will be provided during the course.