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This course studies the fundamental mechanisms by which animals function. A broad range of invertebrates and vertebrates will be studied from the standpoint of evolution of functional systems, the mechanisms that diverse animals have developed to deal with common functional problems posed by their environments, and the special mechanisms that animals have used to cope with extreme environments. Physiological functions that will be covered include gas exchange, circulation, food intake, excretion, osmoregulation, temperature regulation, muscle contraction, and endocrine coordinating mechanisms. Because of the large number of other courses available here that deal with function of the nervous system, neurophysiology will not be dealt with in this course, except in the context of the role of the nervous system in the regulation of other physiological systems.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: BIOL207
Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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