- Docente: Cristiano Bombardi
- Credits: 3
- SSD: VET/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Cesena
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Aquaculture and Fish Production Hygiene (cod. 8834)
Also valid for Campus of Ravenna
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Marine Biology (cod. 8857)
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from Feb 20, 2025 to May 08, 2025
Learning outcomes
The course provides the basis to understand the gross anatomy and the microscopic structure of Cetacean body, and adopts a topographical and systematic approach.
Course contents
General topographical and systematic anatomy, musculoskeletal system, integumentary system, cardiovascular system, lymphoid organs, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, endocrine system, nervous system, and sense organs.
The Syllabus of the course unit and the list of EAEVE Day One Competences that the course unit contributes to achieving can be viewed on the dedicated page.
dedicated pageReadings/Bibliography
A. Berta e J.L. Sumich; Marine Mammal evolutionary biology, Academic press 1999.
Reynoild & Romme, Biology of marine mammal, Smithsonian press, 2002.
Anatomy of Dolphins. Insights into Body Structure and Function. Cozzi, Huggenberger, Oelschlager. Academic Press, 2017.
Course material.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods
Oral examinations.
"Students with certifications for DSA or disabilities may request compensatory measures assigned by the University Service by contacting faculty at least 15 days before the exam. More detailed information in this regard is available at the page of the Ateneo Students with DSA and Disabilities Service. For information, you can also contact the contact person for the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Dr. Fabiana Trombetti (fabiana.trombetti@unibo.it)."
Teaching tools
PC.
Office hours
See the website of Cristiano Bombardi