BIOLOGY 117 - Cell and Organismal Physiology

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Mechanisms and processes that organisms use to deal with the challenges posed by their physical, chemical, and ecological contexts. Structure-function relationships explored from molecules and cells to tissues and organ systems. Topics include cellular architecture, energy metabolism, molecular motors, motility/locomotion, sensory mechanisms/signal transduction, ionic/osmotic balance, gas exchange, thermal physiology. Constraints and adaptations related the evolution of eukaryotes and the evolution of multicellularity. Prerequisite: Biology 25L or 101L or equivalent. Not open to students who have taken Biology 119 or 151 or 151L. Instructor: Magwene, Nijhout, or staff

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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