BIOL 3640
Environmental Physiology of Animals
covers physiological adaptations of animals facilitating their survival in natural environments with emphasis on physiological and biochemical responses of animals to extreme environments. Starting with the fundamental basis of physiological mechanisms, the course explores various aspects and the integration of major physiological processes (metabolism, respiration, osmoregulation) and how these relate to ecological niche.
Prerequisites & course information
CR: the former BIOL 3403 or the former BIOL 4455 EQ: Ocean Sciences 3640 PR: BIOL 2060 ; Human Biosciences 2003 or the former Biochemistry 3106 or 3206 UL: may not be used to fulfill the physiology course requirement for a Biology major, honours or joint honours program.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027