Selected topics in animal physiology. Examines the structural organization and function of the major systems of the nervous system. Same as Biophysics 317, Bioengineering 376 and Neuroscience 317. Programming assignments and projects to be carried out in scheduled computer laboratory time. Develops competence to read the research literature in selected topics drawn from the comparative study of nervous system, muscle, excretion, metabolism and nutrition, circulation and regulatory processes.
Special emphasis is given to adaptational and evolutionary processes.
Advanced treatment of cellular and molecular mechanisms common to many physiological processes. Experimental approaches and quantitative treatment of basic physical and chemical principles are emphasized. An advanced analysis of the major vertebrate organ systems, including the nervous, circulatory, digestive, renal, respiratory and endocrine systems. Physical chemistry and biochemistry are recommended. Introduces and explores the major mechanisms of energy conversion in biology, with particular emphasis on respiratory and photosynthetic bioenergetics and the physico-chemical tools required to describe these processes.