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Comparative Animal Physiology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 University Hall Y01-1350 TEAL 4 $2645 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
University Hall Y01-1350 TEAL
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$2645 (guest students)

Description

Considers physiological principles and problems in a phylogenetic perspective. An integrated view of physiological solutions from the cellular to organismal level is used to discuss adaptations to environments and constraints on life history. Major topics to be considered include temperature responses, biological clocks, allometry, respiration, circulation, energetics, locomotion, and salt and water balance.

Prerequisites

BIOL 210 or 212 and BIOL 252 or 254 andCHEM 104 or 116 & 118 and MATH 115

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y01-1350 TEAL

Enrolled / Capacity

35 / 48

Status

Closed

Instructor

Robert Stevenson

Tuition*

$2645 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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