Middlebury

BIOL 0370

Animal Physiology

Animal Physiology
This course examines the body functions of animals and humans using general physiological principles and a comparative approach. Lectures will cover the function of each of the major physiological systems (nervous, endocrine, muscular, etc.) and will describe how animal physiology has been shaped by evolution to allow animals to survive in a wide range of environmental conditions. Lectures will focus mainly on physiological processes occurring at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Occasional journal article discussions will provide case studies of current topics in animal physiology. Laboratory exercises, reports and oral presentations emphasize experimental design, analysis and independent study using various methodological approaches including electrophysiology, neurotransmitter manipulations, nutritional analysis, and exercise physiology.
[(BIOL 0140 and BIOL 0145) or NSCI 0251]. 3 hrs. lect/disc., 3 hrs. lab.
Subject:
Biology
Department:
Biology
Division:
Natural Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
SCI
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Fall 2008

Fall 2008

BIOL0370A-F08 Lecture (Spritzer)
BIOL0370B-F08 Lecture (Spritzer)
BIOL0370Y-F08 Lab (Spritzer)
BIOL0370Z-F08 Lab (Spritzer)