Comparative Animal Physiology

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Overview

Subject area

BIO

Catalog Number

46800

Course Title

Comparative Animal Physiology

Department(s)

Description

This course examines the physiological process involved on energy acquisition (e.g., nutrition, digestion) and expenditure (e.g., thermoregulation, locomotion) as well as water balance (e.g., osmotic stress, kidney function) in a wide variety of organisms inhabiting diverse environments. Laboratory exercises include problem solving recitations, experimentation and interpretation of data.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

6

Requisites

018418

Course Schedule