Course Description
Summary
Physiology is the study of how organisms work. In this course we will focus on the integrative aspects of physiology of vertebrates. We will explore comparative, mechanistic, and functional aspects in the context of how various systems in various taxa are adapted to their environments. We will cover the physiology of selected systems, including skeletal, digestion, circulation, endocrine, respiration, and neurological. We will also learn physiological processes that integrate multiple organ systems, such as homeostasis and reproduction. This course will have a lab component where we will perform dissections.
