OCB 2316 - Cetacean Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

OCB - Biological Oceanography

Description:

This introductory class surveys anatomy, dissection, necropsy, pathology, and physiology of Cetaceans. The taxonomy of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and integument will be stressed. Other species will be discussed in comparison to Minke Whales, Pilot Whales, and Bottle Nosed Dolphins. Stranding, triage, prognoses, treatment, and release provide the overall context of the class. Necroposy and pathology are foci.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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