Term: Fall 2022Course Director: Carol BuckingDay/Time: Wednesday @ 1pmLocation: R S156Start and End Dates: September 28 to November 09, 2022 This course focuses on global environmental change (past and present) covering broad ranges of topics: from changing global temperatures to ocean acidification. Changing environments are discussed in terms of the resulting physiological stresses and adaptations […]
Term: Winter 2023Course Director: Scott Kelly and Andrew DoniniDay/Time: Friday @ 10amLocation: R S101Start and End Dates: TBD This course covers advanced topics in epithelial (and endothelial) physiology. An emphasis is placed on the importance of epithelial (and endothelial) transport processes to the normal physiological function of organ systems, but all aspects of epithelial (and endothelial) […]
In-depth studies of current topics in Endocrinology; including regulation of functions of hormones and molecular mechanisms of hormone actions; cutting edge research technologies; and emerging concepts. Three lecture hours. Six weeks. One and half credits. The course will provide students with basic knowledge on Endocrinology, including chemical natures, synthesis and secretion, regulation, signaling transduction pathways […]
This course reviews expectations and responsibilities of graduate research in animal physiology. It trains students in communicating research in oral and written forms, and in the importance of understanding the deep history of ideas in their research field. This course is compulsory for all incoming MSc students in Animal Physiology. The course has four primary […]
This course covers advanced topics in comparative animal physiology with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms and homeostasis. Topics include endocrinology, metabolism, osmotic and ionic regulation, reproduction and hi-light modern integrative physiology techniques. Examples are drawn from both vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Evaluation: Written Report 40%Oral Presentation 40%Participation 20% Bibliography: All materials for this course are […]