Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab

Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab is a Natural Science course taught by Cynthia Gill.

Course Description
This course will cover physiology of organ systems within animal phyla with special emphasis on physiological adaptations of organisms to their environment. Topics will include osmoregulation, temperature regulation and neural, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive and endocrine function. One focus will be on cellular and molecular mechanisms common across systems and phyla. We'll also examine unique adaptations to extreme environments. Students will engage in class problems, lectures, lab exercises, and reading of text and primary science literature.