Form of Study: Seminars, consultations, and self-study

Number of contact hours: Individual with regard to the doctoral degree

Form of the course: on-site learning, distance learning

Vander, AJ., Sherman, JH., Luciano DS.: Human Physiology. The mechamisms of body function. McGraw-Hill, New York, 2008, Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts et al., Garland Science, the latest available edition; reviews and primary scientific articles for a seminar report

The study takes place mainly in the form of discussions for presentations prepared by students on selected topics and self-study. The condition for completing the course is active participation in discussions and elaboration of a presentation on a topic determined by the teacher and topic is related to the subject of dissertation. The presentation, which is the basis for evaluation, takes place at a seminar, where the student presents in front of classmates and colleagues and at least two representatives of PhD Study Board. Assessment reflects sufficient orientation of the student in the issue. The conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Slovak language in combination with English.

The course Cell and Molecular Animal Physiology is a part of the study program Animal Physiology. It has an individual character with regard to the specifics of individual dissertation topics. Its basic syllabus is also determined according to the individual study plan of the doctoral student. The course is important especially in terms of understanding the molecular and methodological aspects of the dissertation. Emphasis will be given on the molecular regulatory mechanisms of signaling processes and their physiological significance. Regulation at the level of genes, proteins, functions of given proteins and their degradation. Methods of studying regulation at the level of DNA, RNA, proteins and activity. Glucose metabolism and its regulation. Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, ketone metabolism, fat metabolism, insulin and mutations in its gene, and their physiological impact.

Successful completion of the course Cell and Molecular Animal Physiology proves sufficient orientation of the the student in the field related to dissertation thesis following the specifications of individual topics. The acquired knowledge is necessary for the theoretical knowledge of the graduate, but also supports the development of his potential in a wide range of applied practice. The results of education will also be reflected in the overview of methodological approaches.

Form of Study: Seminars, consultations, and self-study

Number of contact hours: Individual with regard to the doctoral degree

Form of the course: on-site learning, distance learning

Berne R. M., Levy M. N.: Human Physiology. C.V.M Company, 2008; Recommended literature according to the individual study plan of the doctoral student

The evaluation of the subject takes place individually according to the individual study plan of the doctoral student and on the basis of mastering the necessary amount of knowledge of animal and human physiology, in agreement with the supervisor who is present at the exam. Due to the diversity of students who apply for doctoral studies in the study program Animal Physiology, the form of the examination is modified. For graduates at medical faculties and students with a state exam in Physiology, the exam is organized in the form of a seminar work, which the student presents to colleagues and at least two representatives of the PhD Study Board. The evaluation is standard and reflects the sufficient knowledge of the student in the given area. Conditions for successful completion of the course are also regulated by the Study Regulations of Faculty of Natural Sciences UK.

Slovak language in combination with English.

The course Special Animal Physiology is a part of the study program Animal Physiology. It has an individual character due to the specificity of individual dissertation projects. Syllabus is determined by the necessary amount of knowledge from the Animal and Human Physiology, determined by the recommended study literature and also according to the individual study plan of the doctoral student. This course is important especially in terms of understanding the basic theoretical and methodological aspects of the dissertation with an emphasis on self-study and consultation with the supervisor, program guarantor and a wide range of consultants.

By completing the course, the student acquires the necessary amounts of knowledge of animal and human physiology and sufficient orientation in the field in accordance with the specifics of individual topics of the dissertation. The acquired knowledge is necessary for the theoretical background of the graduate and broad understanding for completing doctoral studies in the study program Animal Physiology. Moreover, it also supports the development of his potential in a wide range of application practice. This course contributes to the professional potential of the doctoral student in the next stages of PhD study.

Form of Study: Seminars, consultations, and self-study

Number of contact hours: Individual with regard to the doctoral degree

Form of the course: on-site learning, distance learning

Willmer P. et al., Environmental Physiology of Animals, 2nd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2004;

Fink G., Stress: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pathology: Handbook of Stress Series,

Volume 3. Academic Press, 2019.

reviews and original research papers needed for a seminar report

The evaluation of the course is individual and includes the evaluation of the seminar report, which arises as a result of self-study and is presented to colleagues at the seminar for doctoral students.

Slovak language in combination with English.

The course Physiology of Adaptations is a part of the study program Animal Physiology. The course has a partially individual character with regard to the individual topics of the dissertation. The syllabus includes following themes: Adaptation and stress. Neuroendocrine system under stress conditions. Sympathetic-adrenomedullar system and stress. Adaptation at the level of catecholamine synthesis and degradation. Adaptive significance of stress response. Signal transmission through the synapse, individual classes of transmitters. Receptor theory. Characteristics of receptors in the neuroendocrine system. Adrenal cortex and stress, pathophysiological consequences of stress. Cell cycle and cancer. Control of food intake and

obesity. Reward physiology; drug addiction. Civilization diseases as a result of disturbed

organism-environment relations. Ecotoxicology, persistent foreign compounds in the environment.

By completing the course, the student acquires an advanced knowledge in the field of physiological adaptations, stress response as a general adaptation syndrome and the civilization diseases. The course follows the individual focus of the students' dissertation projects. An important output is the presentation of a seminar report, in which doctoral students demonstrate their independence in the study of scientific literature and the ability to create their own evaluation of the studied knowledge. The subject participates in forming of the professional potential of the doctoral student in the next stage of his studies.

Form of Study: Seminars, consultations, and self-study

Number of contact hours: Individual with regard to the doctoral degree

Form of the course: on-site learning, distance learning

Neil R. Carlson: Physiology of Behavior: Pearson New International Edition. Pearson Education Limited, 720 s, 2013

The evaluation of the course takes place individually and includes the evaluation of the seminar work, which arises as a result of self-study and is presented to colleagues at the seminar of doctoral students.

Slovak language in combination with English.

The course Behavioural Physiology is a part of study program Animal Physiology. It has a partially individual character due to the specifics of individual dissertation topics and is recommended especially to students whose dissertation topic is focused on behavioural rsearch. The basic syllabus is determined as follows: Neurodevelopmental aspects of behavioural regulation, mechanisms, adaptive and pathophysiological consequences. Behavioural endocrinology, organizational and activational effects of hormones on behaviour, prenatal programming of postnatal behavioural strategies. Neurobiological nature and regulation of stereotypes, its drivers, neural plasticity. Reward physiology, effects on drug addiction, neurological diseases due to disturbed organism-environment relations. Learning and memory physiological mechanisms and their applications in behavioural research. Psychopharmacology in behavioural research.

By completing the course, the student will gain sufficient orientation in the field of adaptation and control of behavioural processes with emphasis on the focus of the dissertation project in accordance with the specifics of individual topics. The acquired knowledge is necessary for the theoretical knowledge of the graduate, but also supports the development of his potential in a wide range of applied practice. The results of education will also be reflected in the overview of methodological approaches.

Form of Study: Seminars, consultations, and self-study

Number of contact hours: Individual with regard to the doctoral degree

Form of the course: on-site learning, distance learning

Berridge, M.J. (2012) Cell Signalling Biology; doi:10.1042/csb0001001 – 10.1042/csb0001012

Active participation in the course, preparation and presenting a seminar paper focused on cell signaling related to the topic of the dissertation thesis, its defense and active participation in the discussion of other student presentations.

Slovak language in combination with English.

Signaling pathways (mechanisms responsible for signal transduction into the cell), general principles of cellular communication, extracellular signaling, membrane receptors, intracellular signaling receptors, ion channels, second messengers, sensors, effectors, mechanisms turning on and off intracellular signaling, spatial and temporal aspects of cell signaling, cell cycle, proliferation, cell death, physiological signaling (e.g. neuronal signaling), pathophysiological signaling (e.g. stress, inflammation, signaling disorders during diseases).

During the course, students will get acquainted with specific intracellular signaling mechanisms involved in the selected physiological and pathophysiological processes. The aim of the course is also the support of self-study, independent search for professional information and the development of fine skills such as personal communication, teamwork, ingenuity or focus on results.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.

Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information

they need to know.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1 (Lekcia: 1-5). UK v Bratislave, 2012.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, cvičebnica

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets, website: https://slovake.eu/sk

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1, from a complete beginner level.

Based on the completion of the course, the participants are able to understand and react to common situations. They are able to speak about themselves, ask for more information

they need to know.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.

Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk

Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.

Number of credits: 3 credits

Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester

Level of study: third

Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 1

Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the level A1 - intended for beginner or pre-intermediate.

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1, A2

Kamenárová, R. a kol.: Krížom-krážom, Slovenčina A1+A2, workbook

Audio program: https://uniba.sk/krizom-krazom

Worksheets are prepared by the course instructor.

Portal: https://slovake.eu/sk

Type, extent and method of academic activities: 2 hours (at 60 min. per hour) of weekly lessons in the form of seminars. All academic activities will take place during the lessons.

Number of credits: 3 credits

Recommended semester/trimester of study: from 1st to 8th semester

Level of study: third

Subject conditions: Slovak for Foreign Doctoral Students 2

Requirements for course completion: active participation during lessons, ongoing work on the assignments. There will be a final examination at the end of the semester.

Slovak in combination with English (the study literature is in both Slovak and English)

It is possible to register for the course just once. Students may begin in either the Summer or Winter semester.

The lessons contain the basics of Slovak grammar which are relevant to the specifics of Slovak as a foreign language. Selected grammatical phenomena, conjugation and declination are practised. Vocabulary is focused on real-life communication needs.

Credits will not be awarded to students who receive less than 60% on the final examination.

The objective of the course is to acquire the basics of Slovak in a communicative way, to develop individual language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the levels A1 – A2. Intended for levels A1-A2, beginner to pre-intermediate

Armer, T.: Cambridge English for Scientists

CD ROM Writing Professional English

Team of authors: Test your Listening Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students

Team of authors: Test your Reading Skills: A Handbook for Science Doctoral students

Each course participant is required to achieve proficient knowledge and usage of the English grammar, professional vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, writing professional texts and oral presentations. Credits will be awarded to students who will demonstrate active participation and deliver all set tasks and assignments successfully. The course participants will be awarded a pass or a fail upon course completion.

English

Theoretical and practical skills in professional written communication include appropriate structure of formal written texts (emails, application forms, personal statements, cover letters, abstracts, scientific articles, paraphrasing, using citations, citing sources, etc.) The course also focuses on theoretical explanation of correct delivery of oral texts, professional presentations and discussions. The course primary target is to facilitate PhD students with proficient usage of all the aspects of written and oral communication in various settings.

Upon completion of the course, PhD students will effectively use the English language for professional purposes. They will proficiently comprehend targeted written and audio texts and present their viewpoints in required forms.