PLANT AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
Course Code:
PLANT AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY L T P C
DBTH2103
Version 2024 3 0 0 3
Pre-requisites Nil
Co-requisites PLANT AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LAB
Catalog Description
Studying plant and animal physiology as part of a bachelor's degree can be both fascinating and
foundational for understanding how living organisms function. The students will learn how plants
convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) and oxygen and will also learn about the
fundamentals of plant-water relationship. In the animal physiology domain students will learn how
animals acquire nutrients from food. They will also learn about the basics of cardiovascular system,
the physiology of muscle contraction and how animals coordinate responses to stimuli through
nervous impulses.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide the knowledge about plant & animal physiology. This
course will provide a robust foundation in biological sciences and the knowledge can be utilized for
understanding real-world applications and current research in plant and animal physiology.
Course Outcomes (COs):
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Recall fundamental plant and animal physiology processes.
2. Identify the cellular mechanisms involved in the growth, development, and function of plants
and animals.
3. Illustrate the biochemical processes underlying the physiological functions in both plants and
animals.
4. Describe the process of energy acquisition, storage, and utilization processes in plants and
animals, including photosynthesis, circulation, and digestion
5. Correlate the structure of cells, tissues, organs, and systems with their physiological functions
in both plants and animals.
6. Analyse physiological processes and solve problems related to plant and animal physiology.
Course Content:
Blooms Number
Modules
level* of hours
Module I: Plant water relationship, growth, and development
Water Potential and its components, water absorption by roots, aquaporins,
pathway of water movement, symplast, apoplast, transmembrane pathways,
root pressure, guttation. Ascent of sap–cohesion-tension theory.
L1, L2,
Transpiration and factors affecting transpiration, antitranspirants, 8
L3
mechanism of stomatal movement. Phloem as the site of sugar
translocation. Ion and solute transport. Mineral nutrition and
deficiency. Plant growth regulators. Photoperiodism, flowering stimulus,
florigen concept, vernalization, seed dormancy, phytochrome.
Module II: Photosynthesis
Discovery, photochemical reaction, LHCs, Photosystem, structure of
L1, L2,
chloroplast, pigments system, photophosphorylation, and carbon fixation 7
L3, L4
pathways: C3, C4 and CAM pathways. Photorespiration. Principle of
limiting factors, factors affecting photosynthesis.
Module III: Physiology of Digestive and Cardiovascular System
Composition and function of saliva; Mechanical and chemical digestion;
L1, L3,
Functions of pancreatic juices and biles. Blood, Blood Groups and Blood 8
L4
Transfusion; Blood Clotting; Hemodynamics; Cardiac Cycle and its
regulation
Module IV: Physiology of Neuromuscular System
Contraction and relaxation of muscle; Sarcomere; Cori’s cycle.
L1, L2,
Organization of Nervous System; Neuron, nerve impulse; Synaptic 7
L3
Transmission; Neurotransmitters.
*Bloom’s Level: L1-Knowledge; L2-Comprehension; L3-Application; L4-Analysis; L5-Synthesis, L6-
Evaluation
Text Books and References
1. Guyton, A.C. and Hall, J.E. Textbook of Medical Physiology. XI Edition. Hercourt Asia PTE Ltd.
/ W.B. Saunders Company
2. Tortora, G.J. and Grabowski, S. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology. XI Edition John Wiley &
sons, Inc.
3. Ganong, H, Review of Medial Physiology 14th edition, Appleton &Lange Publisher, New York
4. Salisburry & Ross. Plant Physiology (2006)
5. Taiz and Zeiger 3rd edition (2002) Plant physiology
6. Robert M. Devlin, F.H. Witham (2004) Plant Physiology
7. VK Jain Fundamentals of Plant Physiology, 20th Edition (2022) S Chand
8. N. Arumugam, Annie Ragland, V. Kumaresan, College Botany: Plant Physiology Vol.-7, (2016)
Saras Publication.
Modes of Evaluation: Class Test/Assignment/End Term Examination/Case Presentation
Examination Scheme:
Components CA A A/P EE
Weightage (%) 15 A 10 70
CA: Continuous assessment (eg. Sessional exam), EE: End Semester Examination; A: Attendance;
A/P: Assignments/projects
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