Animal Physiology

CodeBIO412
TitleAnimal Physiology
Credits4
Description

An advanced study of the major physiological systems including respiration, circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, sensory physiology, neurophysiology, muscles, endocrinology, reproduction and integrative system function (growth, metabolism, temperature regulation). Emphasis is placed on human homeostasis and deviation from homeostasis (disease), as well as on comparative physiology. Laboratory work employs methods used in animal physiology and involves both student and animal subjects, and emphasizes all aspects of the scientific process (hypothesis, experimental design, data analysis and presentation).

Pre Registration Hours4
PrerequisitesBiology 115, Chemistry 122 and junior or senior standing
Corequisitesn/a
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