Animal Biology is an introduction to the courses to come. It will give students a common vocabulary, as well as providing all students with basic knowledge in zoology, biology and anatomy and physiology.

After completion of the courses, the students should:

• Have learned to collaborate through colloquiums and group work, and be able to present the academic material both in writing and oral.

• Have learned simple terminology, basic Latin and basic features in taxonomy.

• Know the structure and function of unicellular, primitive multicellular molluscs, superior multicellular molluscs, vertebrates with emphasis on mammals.

• Have completed basic dissections of fish, birds and mammals.

Presentation of group work

Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

If the group work is not passed or the student does not implement the programme, the student will be given a new task that must be completed before the course is approved. Not completed or submitted task in accordance with the deadline without valid reason, involves a failed grade.  

HMS

Biochemistry laboratory: There will be given theoretical and practical training in infection and infection control and procedures at the laboratory before the first lesson. Please see the instructions for the laboratory. It is mandatory with white coats. Individual lab coats are available for students and those are not used by students who have lessons in infection courses. There is a clean and unclean zone by the entrance to the laboratory. Hand wash and coat change is required at entry and exit. The gas is turned off. 

Dissection Hall: Dissection coat is required (on loan). There will be training in the use and cleaning of the dissecting instruments and routines in case someone should cut themselves.