A thorough study of muscle, neuro, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, and gastrointestinal physiology. A study of the behaviors of animals with an emphasis on a historical perspective and an understanding of the causation, development, and evolution of behavior. This course surveys the taxonomic diversity of the living amphibians and reptiles. Students learn the phylogenetic origins of these groups and important evolutionary modifications within both radiations. Additionally, features associated with locomotion, physiology, foraging, escape from predators, and reproduction are covered for each group.
Labs meet twice each week.
6750 Systematics, ecology and behavior of birds. Spring Mammalogy ZYWL 6760 Systematics, behavior and ecology of mammals. Comprehensively directed studies in marine biology. Taught at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Comprehensively directed studies in zoology.