BIOL 457 - Physiology of Marine and Estuarine Animals. (4)

A study of the physiological specializations demanded by marine/estuarine environments, including physiological mechanisms for coping with stresses imposed by extremes of temperature, salinity, aerial exposure and low oxygen concentrations; sensory physiology, including visual, chemical and mechanical modalities; exogenous and endogenous rhythms related to tidal or diel cycles; and bioluminescence. The course includes one or more trips to field laboratories.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 52554
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.