Comparative Vertebrate Physiology

Biology 320: Comparative Vertebrate Physiology

Syllabus Spring 2004

A comparative study of vertebrate physiological systems emphasizing adaptations to various habitats and evolution of the homeostatic process. Laboratory course. Prerequisites: one year of college chemistry and Biology 132 or permission of the instructor. (Credit, full course.)

Taught generally every spring semester.

Lecture: TTh 9:30 WL 128

Lab: Thur 1:30 WL 111

Office Hours: by appointment

Text: Eckert Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations 5th Ed. by D. Randall, W. Burggren, and K. French

Also Required: Biology Department Student Survival Guide Fally 2003 (Biology Department Faculty and Staff)

Final Exam: Saturday,      May 8, 9:00 am

Grading: Exams 3 @100 points 300
               Final Exam 150
               Lab 300
               Total:  750

Lecture Exam Dates, 2004:
     Feb 12
     Mar 11
     Apr 20