Physiology of animals in an evolutionary context: how individuals cope and how species adapt to natural environments. Topics include energy budgets, temperature regulation, energetics of locomotion, respiration, feeding and diet. Lectures, student-led presentations, and critical discussions of current journal articles.
Instructor: Schultz
Typically offered: Spring alternate years, even
Credits: 3
Format: 3 one hour lectures
Grading: Grades are based on exams, short written assignments and student presentations