Students will also be introduced to microorganism growth and the principles of co-ordinated regulation that achieve balanced growth and allow for transition from one environment to another. This course will cover the physiological mechanisms and adaptions of ectothermic and endothermic animals at the whole animal, organ and systems level. Topics such as respiration, water balance and regulation will be covered. This course should be of particular interest to student whose focus is on whole animal and higher levels of organization. This course addresses the topics of muscle function, nerve function, and cell to cell communication.
Laboratory exercises at a sophisticated level form an integral component of the course.
The information should be of particular interest to students whose focus is on Cellular Biology. This course will provide a broad introduction to marine organisms and marine biological processes through lectures, field trips, and laboratory sessions. A study of various local habitats will be made during field trips. N.B. Students will be expected to contribute to their own accommodation costs. An introductory lecture and laboratory course on animal development.