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BIO 375 Comparative Physiology

Autumn
Content: How different kinds of animals work and why they have evolved to work the way they do. Body size, metabolism, muscle, respiration, cardiovascular function, acid-base balance, temperature, osmoregulation. Common physiological principles that transcend differences in evolutionary history. Physiological adaptations to environmental challenges. Constraints on physiological evolution. Emphasis on recent experimental discoveries and unanswered questions. Intended for biology, biochemistry, and environmental studies majors. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: Biology 141, 151, 200, or consent of instructor. Mathematics 131 or Computer Science 171 or Physics 141 recommended.
Taught: Annually, 5 semester credits.

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