BIOL 405 - Advanced Topics in Comparative Physiology (4)

This course takes a comparative approach to the study of how various selective pressures have resulted in the evolution of specific solutions to physiological problems. These solutions are viewed within the context of the fundamental limitations of biological evolution that are set by the physical and chemical properties of matter. Representative topics might include vision, temperature regulation and thermal tolerance, renal physiology or cognitive neurophysiology. Most of the material covered will be from original research reports that will be evaluated critically by each student. Topics will be published in the Schedule of Classes. This course is repeatable for credit with different topic. Students may complete a maximum of 8 credits or 2 attempts.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 52522
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: BIOL 302, BIOL 303, and (BIOL 305 or BIOL 307) with a grade of ‘C’ or better.