BIO 310
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Comparative Animal Physiology
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
We will compare different animals' anatomical and physiological solutions to organismal needs (e.g., energy metabolism, sensory processes, reproduction, etc.) considering their different environments and evolutionary pressures.
When Taught
Winter
Min
4
Fixed
4
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3
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3
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Compare and contrast species
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to compare and contrast the physiology of a wide variety of animal species and make inferences about their evolutionary relatedness.
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Relate structure to function
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to relate the structure of tissues, organs, and organ systems to their functions.
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Apply foundational principles
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply foundational principles of cellular biology and biochemistry from introductory biology to new contexts in animal physiology and identify emergent properties that arise from physiological systems.
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Propose hypotheses
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to popose hypotheses to explain physiological phenomena and draw conclusions from primary data.
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Predict changes
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to predict both short-term and long-term changes in animal physiology due to changing environments.
