BIOL F422 - Physical Ecol of Overwintering

Institution:

UAF Northwest Campus - Nome

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Investigation of physiological and behavioral responses of animals and plants to winter in northern environments. Analysis of biologically relevant environmental changes that accompany winter, and comparison of alternative strategies that organisms use to cope with winter including: photoperiodism, acclimatization, arctic endurance, migration, hibernation, supercooling and freeze tolerance. Includes principles of thermoregulation, conductance and fattening. Includes field studies of overwintering of insects and amphibians. Stacked with BIOL F623. Prerequisites: BIOL F310. Offered As Demand Warrants

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOL F310 UF C-

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.nwc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 443-2201

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