BIO 4256: Environmental Physiology (2025-2026)

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This course focuses on how individuals respond physiologically to their environment especially to maintain homeostasis and acquire nutrients. Topics covered will include circadian rhythms and responses to various stressors (e.g. light, heat, salinity, climate change, hypoxia). Two recurring themes will include discussion of the way in which organisms balance acclimation and adaptation; and the manner in which organisms balance tradeoffs. Typically offered: Autumn, Summer. Fee(s): Blakely/NMS Course Fee

Term CRN Credits Instructor(s) Days Time Dates Location Open
Summer 60343 5 Cara Wall-Scheffler
Arranged
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07/07-07/18
Blakely Island
12 of 12 seats open
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Fees: Blakely/NMS Course Fee: $500 (non-refundable)
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading
Instructional Methods: Traditional
Note: Summer Part B

Prerequisites:
(BIO 2102: C- or better
AND BIO 2103: C- or better)
OR (BIO 2201: C- or better
AND BIO 2203: C- or better)
AND MAT 2360: C or better