BIO 340: Animal Physiology

Goal: To familiarize the student with the fundamental principles underlying the functioning of animals, from cellular to organism levels.
Content: A detailed survey of the mechanisms of animal physiology, taught primarily from an organ systems perspective. Topics include membrane dynamics, neuronal and nervous system function, muscle physiology; cardiac function and circulation, respiration, digestion, excretion, endocrinology, and reproduction. This course takes a comparative approach to animal physiology, with a focus on physiological mechanisms in vertebrates, including humans.
Fee Required: Lab Fee
Prerequisite(s): BIO 110, BIO 112; BIO 203 or PSY 305.
Credit: 4
Degree Level: Undergraduate