BIOL 315 - Animal Physiology

Physiologists investigate the mechanisms of homeostatic control, communication, and response and adaptation to the environment, etc., at the levels of organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and molecules. These mechanisms differ considerably among organisms due to differences in structure and environment. This course focuses on animal physiology, so is not limited to human physiology alone, and may take a comparative or evolutionary approach. This course includes the study of molecular mechanisms through to the major functions of bodily systems (neural, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, etc.) and examines how neuronal and hormonal signaling coordinates the integration of these systems. Laboratory included. This course OR BIOL 322 - Principles of Human Physiology OR BIOL 330 - Cell Biology OR BIOL 332 - Plant Physiology is required as a core elective for all Biology majors. Students are encouraged to delay enrollment until after completing the Biology core courses.

Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300 - Genetics with a grade of “C” or higher AND CHEM 131 - Chemical Principles II.
Disciplinary Perspective(s):
None
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
Honors Scholar

Term Offered: Spring