Course Description
This course covers advanced topics in comparative animal physiology with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms and homeostasis. Topics include endocrinology, metabolism, osmotic and ionic regulation, reproduction and hi-light modern integrative physiology techniques. Examples are drawn from both vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
Evaluation:
Written Report 40%
Oral Presentation 40%
Participation 20%
Bibliography:
All materials for this course are to be sourced from primary peer reviewed research articles from the journals listed below:
American Journal of Physiology
Comparative Physiology
Physiology
The Journal of Experimental Biology
The Journal of Insect Physiology
Physiological and Biochemical Zoology
Endocrinology
Peptides
General and Comparative Endocrinology
Neuroendocrinology
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology