Biological Sciences

This course introduces the basics of Microbiology; in particular, theoretical and practical knowledge of microorganisms and their characteristics, roles, importance, and methods of study.

This course offers a study of microbial cell function at the physiological and molecular level. Topics include: structure and nutrient uptake; protein translocation; biosynthesis; bacterial catabolism; fermentation; environmental influence; regulation of enzyme activity; regulation of gene expression; overall regulation; quorum sensing.

A basic course on veterinary epidemiology and economics. Specific diseases and their symptoms, prevention, therapy, and economic effects are used as an illustration of the following aspects: health and disease, how to diagnose, and which organizations are involved; types of disease, pathogen transmission, available preventive measures; types and design of epidemiological studies, analysis, and interpretation; basic economic principles and methods used in decision-making regarding animal health problems; and design of disease eradication and/or prevention programs.

Through the study of systematic anatomy, students can master the basic theory, basic knowledge and basic skills of systematic anatomy, correctly use the academic language of anatomy, and cultivate students' self-study ability, observation ability, comprehensive ability and ability to analyze problems, induct problems and solve problems. Learning system anatomy well will lay a solid foundation for becoming a qualified doctor.

Each module consists of a theoretical and experimental section. The ratio of theory to experiment depends on the content. For example, the ratio of motion system theory to practice is 1:3, the ratio of theory to practice of circulatory system is 1.5:2.5, and the ratio of nervous system theory to practice is 2:2. This course is an online and offline blending. After teaching each system offline (generally six times: motor system; splanchnology parts; circulatory system; sensory organs; nervous system and endocrine system), students are required to complete their homework online in their spare time, watching teaching and clinically relevant videos as well. In experimental teaching, students are provided a large number of qualified specimens and a small number of models. First of all, students are required to take the initiative to observe specimens and models. Second, for those structures are difficult to be identified, teachers can demonstrate for students. At the end of each module, teachers should give a summarize and tell students the next learning content, so that students do a good job of preview. At the end of the course, the students visit the Human Museum of Fudan University School of Medicine.

This course explores the interactions between organisms, the dynamics of populations, and the environment. It deals with animal, plant, and pathogenic organisms, and the structuring and function of communities and develops both a quantitative and qualitative understanding of interactions between organisms and their consequences.  The course is broken down into three parts: population biology, species interactions, and community ecology, and it consists of lectures and several extended practicals lasting two to three weeks.

This course examines the basic concepts of how organisms, organs, cells and biomolecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that they have in a living system. In this semester, the class introduces basic cellular physiology, neural, muscle, cardiovascular respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine system in the animals. Topics include Cellular Physiology, The Nervous system, Muscle, The Cardiovascular system, The Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal Physiology, The Renal system, and Endocrine systems.

The course provides an in-depth introduction to the neurobiology of social behavior with a focus on model systems. Following a refresher on the general principles of what it means to be social, why it is useful, and how social drives lead to specific behaviors, the topics covered include a description of different animal models used to examine social behavior from invertebrates up to mammals. Emphasis is placed on understanding the brain areas and circuits involved, including the effects that key players, such as specific genes, environmental situations, neurotransmitters, and peptides, have on the circuits underlying social behavior. Finally, the course gives an overview of both well-established and novel assays used to measure different social behaviors.

The purpose of this course is to introduce all categories of marine organisms and ecological systems including: marine organism history, ecological environments, intertidal ecology, ocean geography, coral reefs, ocean vegetation, marine invertebrates, pollution, marine organisms adaptation to environments, conservation, etc. Text: Peter Catro and Michael E. Huber, MARINE BIOLOGY.