2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

BIO 326 - Animal Physiology

3 credits
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C- or higher in BIO 125 , BIO 125L , BIO 126 , BIO 126L  
This course is a study of physiology from the systems-level perspective. The functions of cells and tissues within particular organs and organ systems are also addressed in this course. Emphasis is placed on common mechanisms such as pressure-volume relationships, laws of mass action, thermodynamics, and homeostasis. Discussions of integration and communication between systems are also important in this course. Specific systems studied include the endocrine system, nervous system, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal system, gastrointestinal system, immune system, and reproductive system. There are three hours of lectures per week. This course is offered on demand.