Morphology and function of the different nervous systems found in animals. The role of receptors and effectors shall be discussed. Special attention will be given to questions of neuronal control of behavior patterns. Advanced Cell Biology Hyde , Fishkind 554. Data processing techniques which have direct application to biological research and teaching.
Emphasis is on the use of computers for biological data handling and analysis of problems.
An in-depth examination of the normal structure of vertebrate animal tissues and cells. Characteristics and biological applications of transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Current methods in ultrastructural preparation and analysis. A course concentrating on physiological adaptations that enable organisms to exist under such environmental variables such as temperature, oxygen concentration, osmotic concentration, pressure, water availability, pH, etc. Population interactions, community analysis, biogeochemical cycles, and ecosystem structure and functioning in streams, lakes, and oceans.