The subject and its contents will be presented, as well as the practical activities and the evaluation mechanisms.

Specific Objectives

The aim is to understand what the development of the subject will be and what its role is in the curriculum.

Dedication

Nerve integration. Neural signaling. Nerve transmission. Sensory and motor systems. * Photoreception and Vision: Light in the aquatic environment. Photoreception. Types of photoreceptors. Types of eyes and adaptations to different visual environments underwater. Color vision * Mechanoreception: Differential characteristics and adaptations of sensory mechanoreceptors in aquatic animals: touch and pressure receptors. Propioceptors. Ear and balance in vertebrates and invertebrates (statocysts, neuromasts and inner ear). * Chemoreception: Special characteristics of aquatic chemoreception. Morphology and Physiology of chemoreceptors in aquatic animals. Smell and taste in marine animals. * Electrosensitivity and electroreception. Conductivity of the aquatic environment. Physiology of electroreceptors in aquatic animals. Electrocytes. Electrical organs * Locomotion: Special characteristics in the aquatic environment in terms of locomotion. Muscle types, body distribution and physiology of swimming. * Chromatophores, pigmentation and color changes. Types of pigment cells. Chromatophores and bioluminescence. * Animal orientation and navigation at sea. Migration of marine animals. Biological rhythms. Practical activities that will be carried out at the LAB of Vilanova i la Geltrú in relation to the nervous system

Specific Objectives

The goal is to review the basics of the nervous system in order to understand the particularities of aquatic organisms. The aim is to differentiate the different sensory reception systems in the marine environment in order to determine the different impacts that may affect them. The aim is to know the main effector systems of aquatic organisms that help them move, blend in with the environment and refer to their movement. Put into practice the knowledge acquired in the theory sessions

Dedication

* Peculiarities of nutrition in the marine environment. Nutritional and energy requirements. * Digestive morphology and physiology in invertebrates and fish. Practical classroom activities in which concepts of nutrition and feeding of aquatic species will be reviewed.

Specific Objectives

The aim is to understand the specific nutritional requirements of aquatic organisms, as well as their digestive morphology and physiology. Put into practice the knowledge acquired about nutrition

Dedication

* Evolution of endocrine systems in marine vertebrates and invertebrates. * Regulation of reproduction * Regulation of growth and regeneration of the shell * Control of growth and molting

Specific Objectives

The aim of the course is to review the fundamentals of the endocrine systems of aquatic organisms with special attention to growth and reproduction.

Dedication

* Temperature as a metabolic condition. Adaptive strategies * Poikilotherms and homeotherms

Specific Objectives

The goal is to understand how aquatic organisms adapt to changes in the water temperature regime.

Dedication

Dedication

* Characteristics of the circulatory system in marine animals * Distribution and functions of respiratory pigments

Specific Objectives

The aim is to understand the diversity of circulatory systems in aquatic organisms and the role of respiratory pigments.

Dedication

* Characteristics of the respiratory system in marine animals (cutaneous, gill and pulmonary respiration) * Adaptation and acclimatization to hypoxia. * Adaptation to diving Calculation of respiratory rates in different conditions

Specific Objectives

The goal is to understand the differences in adaptive strategies for breathing in an oxygen-deficient environment such as aquatic. The aim is to put into practice the knowledge acquired about the respiratory systems

Dedication

* Adaptive strategies to the salinity of the marine environment in invertebrates and marine fish. Anatomical and cellular structures involved. * Regulation of acclimatization to environmental tonicity and salinity

Specific Objectives

The aim is to understand the adaptations of marine species to salinity.

Dedication

* Structures involved in excretion * Acid-base balance

Specific Objectives

The aim is to understand the mechanisms of excretion of aquatic species.

Dedication

This section will include other practical activities that are related to the contents of the subject. Most of the internships will take place at the LAB in Vilanova i la Geltrú.

Specific Objectives

The aim is to complement with theoretical activities the theoretical knowledge of the subject.

Dedication

There will be several conferences that complement the knowledge of the subject.

Specific Objectives

The aim is to expand the knowledge acquired by students through the participation of experts in different topics related to the subject.

Dedication

The course work consists of designing a poster on a topic chosen by the student. The poster will be displayed and presented in a poster session, in the same way as in a scientific conference.

Specific Objectives

The aim of the activity is to be able to search for, summarize and graphically express information on a topic chosen by the student. The activity serves to introduce students to the world of scientific dissemination. Peer assessment aims to develop critical thinking and the ability to assess peer activity.

Dedication

Dedication