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Comparative Animal Physiology

Course #: BIOL 337, Class #: 3439, Section #: 01L

Description

Considers physiological principles and problems in a phylogenetic perspective. An integrated view of physiological solutions from the cellular to organismal level is used to discuss adaptations to environments and constraints on life history. Major topics to be considered include temperature responses, biological clocks, allometry, respiration, circulation, energetics, locomotion, and salt and water balance.

Prerequisites

BIOL 210 or 212 and BIOL 252 or 254 andCHEM 104 or 116 & 118 and MATH 115

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