Ecophysiology of Animals
BIOL 282
Spring 2015
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This course will examine the physiological adaptations of animals to their natural habitats. Starting with an overview of basic physiological requirements (energy and metabolism, thermal considerations, water relations), a series of case studies will investigate physiological and life-history specializations to diverse ecological conditions in a variety of invertebrates and vertebrates. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [BIOL182 or MB&B182] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(ENVS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings will be taken from primary literature (Science, Nature, Evolution, Animal Behavior, Behavioural Ecology, PNAS, etc.)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly take-home assignments based on lectures; 4 exams plus a final. |
| Instructor(s): Chan,Benjamin KaMing Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: SCIE139; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 10 | FR: X |
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