Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021

     

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BIOS 540 901 (CRN: 23366)

INTEGRATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Long Title: INTEGRATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
Department: Biosciences
Instructors:
Beason-Abmayr, Beth
Caprette, David
Meeting: 9:40AM - 11:00AM TR (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required)
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 0
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 18
Enrollment data as of: 11-DEC-2024 3:38AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Final Exam Time:
12-MAY-2021  
9:00AM - 12:00PM W
 
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. Cross-list: BIOS 340. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOS 540 if student has credit for BIOS 340.