AN SC 497E - The Clocks That Time US

Institution:

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

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Description:

Biological clocks of varying time scales are found in all living organisms and directly control virtually every physiological and behavioral processes in the body. Consequently, the understanding of how clocks function is important to our understanding of biology itself. This class will examine the molecular, cellular and systems level mechanisms that animals utilize to adapt to rhythmic changes in the physical environment, in particular focusing on the mechanisms of biological clock function as they relate to real world outcomes.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.psu.edu/

Phone Number:

(814) 865-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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