Weekly seminars on original research papers. Environmental Physiology of Animals Animal responses to natural changes or extremes of the physical environment. Examples from several levels of organization including biofeedback mechanisms. An introduction to the evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, and ecology of fishes, with an emphasis on New England species. Experimental techniques employed in field trips to freshwater habitats.
Seminars examine current research in the primary literature.
Mammalogy Evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, and diversity of mammals. Requires familiarity with mammalian groups to the family level and identification of local fauna to species. Animal Behavior Introduces the naturalistic study of animal behavior. Emphasizes the evolution, development, physiology, and ecology of behavior. Some knowledge of statistics and familiarity with personal computers recommended.