BIO 3060 - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

credits: 3.0
Designed to introduce diversity and complexity of physiological mechanisms. Will use a comparative approach to discuss the different ways that invertebrates and vertebrates have evolved to solve physiological problems. However, the emphasis will be on vertebrate systems. Topics include: digestive, renal, muscle, nerve, circulatory, respiratory and endocrine physiology. Objectives: A) Describe the different ways that vertebrate and invertebrate animals have evolved to meet basic physiological needs; B) Explain the basic physiological mechanisms in vertebrates at the organ system level as well as the cellular level; C) Predict the mechanisms used for survival in unfamiliar animals; D) Predict physiological function of animals in marine, freshwater and terrestrial habitats. Method of Instruction: Lecture, reading and interpretation of articles and case studies; discussion of material. Group work to discuss and solve problems. Method of Evaluation: Based on exams (60%), quizzes (15%) and articles, case studies, group work and assignments (25%).

Prerequisite(s): BIO 1022 - GENERAL BIOLOGY II and CHE 2010 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Co-Requisite(s): With BIO 3060L - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY.