Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2021-2022
BIOS 540 - INTEGRATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
Long Title: INTEGRATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course takes a comparative approach to investigate animal physiology of vertebrates. Students learn how animals are adapted to their environments, including how they meet their energy needs, take up and transport oxygen, and maintain hydration and salt balance. Students read primary literature to explore survival in extreme environments. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOS 540 if student has credit for BIOS 340, BIOC 335, BIOC 536. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOS 340.