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Interactive Methods in Ecological Physiology: Adaptive Behavior of Animals in the Context of Climate Change
On April 22, at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of 91传媒 Kazakh National University, Sannur Armanuly Altynbekov, a 1st-year Master's student of the "7M05118 – Zoology" educational program, conducted an open seminar on the discipline "Ecological Physiology of Animals" for 3rd-year undergraduate students of the "6B05110 – Zoology" program. The session was held under the supervision of Senior Lecturer Ekaterina Valeryevna Akentyeva. The topic "Behavior as an Element of Physiological Adaptation" was explored within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 13 — "Climate Action." During the seminar, particular emphasis was placed on the mechanisms of behavioral plasticity, which allow animals to minimize the negative impact of global warming and extreme climatic shifts on the physiological state of the organism.
Interactive teaching methodologies were applied throughout the learning process to encourage active student engagement. The core of the lesson was organized as a "Devil's Advocate" style debate, where students analyzed complex biological scenarios and practical case studies. This methodology enabled students to deeply investigate the contradictions between genetically fixed physiological norms and rapid ethological responses to environmental changes. In the subsequent discussion, participants addressed prognostic survival models for various taxonomic groups under anthropogenic climate transformation, fostering skills in critical analysis and the synthesis of interdisciplinary knowledge.
In conclusion, it was noted that the integration of ethological and physiological approaches is a prerequisite for developing effective biodiversity conservation strategies. The session allowed students not only to consolidate theoretical material but also to recognize the significance of biological science in addressing global environmental challenges, fully aligning with the criteria for high-quality and relevant higher education.
Department of Zoology, Histology, and Cytology
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