BIOL 401 - Physiological Ecology of Extreme Environments: Life at The Edge

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

Subject:

Description:

This course focuses on the evolutionary adaptation of physiology to the problems posed by the biophysical extremes of this world including warm deserts, arctic and alpine environments, freshwater and saline wetlands, deep sea environments, and human-disturbed environments. Although topics represent the extremes of this world, an important message is that all environments are variable and the rules at the extremes apply everywhere-life is always at the edge. The course includes a project-oriented lab that uses methods available to teach the processes of physiological inquiry described in this course. Prerequisites: BIOL 261 or instructor's permission. 2 hours lecture. 6 hours laboratory. 4 semester hours

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.