BIOL 4305 - Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1302 and credit or enrollment in CHEM 3301.
Focus on mechanisms used by vertebrates to adapt to their natural habitats. Topics include the relationship between evolution and adaptation, nature and levels of adaptation, mechanisms of adaptation and the major adaptations of selected vertebrates. Emphasis on adaptation to extreme environments.