Comparative Physiology of Marine Animals
BIOLOGY 278LA
Physiology of marine animals with emphasis on comparisons between marine vertebrates and humans. Focus on physiological processes including gas exchange, circulation, osmoregulation, metabolism, thermoregulation, endocrine, neural control and sensory systems. Lectures and laboratories illustrate the methodology, analysis techniques, and written reporting of physiological research. Taught in Beaufort fall, spring, and summer. Prerequisites: AP biology, introductory biology, or consent of the instructor