Biology 484 - Seminar in Evolutionary Physiology

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Macalester College

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This seminar integrates physiological mechanisms, behavior, ecological processes, and evolutionary history to understand how and why animals work the way they do and why they are distributed the way they are. We will examine the diverse mechanisms by which animals exchange material and energy with their environments (e.g. thermal relations, gas exchange, water balance) and how they maintain homeostasis. Student presentations will focus on unique physiological systems (e.g. echolocation) and/or physiological adaptations to unique environments (e.g. the deep sea). Prerequisites: Biology 255 (Cell Biology & Genetics Laboratory), Biology 265 (Cell Biology), Biology 270 (Biodiversity and Evolution), and Biology 285 (Ecology). Offered occasionally. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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