Synopsis

In Biology 364 you will learn about the respiratory, cardiovascular and osmoregulatory systems in vertebrates. The course focuses on the physiology of animals, mainly at the whole animal level. In the lectures we will cover topics such as respiratory structures, blood pressure regulation and kidney function. Some of the general questions ask in the course are: What is a respiratory system, a circulatory system? How does it work? What are the functions of respiratory systems, circulatory systems, kidneys? What are the different respiratory strategies that animals use? How do they regulate blood pressure?” How can animals live at high altitudes or dive to great depths?

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Lecture time and place

TBA

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Instructor

Dr. Manuela Gardner

Department of Zoology 

University of British Columbia

6270 University Blvd.

Vancouver, BC V6T1Z4                  
Phone: (604) 822-5043

Fax: 604-822-2416

Email: gardner@zoology.ubc.ca

Office: TBA

Office Hours: TBA

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Marks and Exams

Problem Sets: 10% each (3)
Final: 70%

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Text books:

· Principles of Animal Physiology
Authors: Moyles and Schulte
Publisher: Pearson

· Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach

Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn

Publisher: Pearson

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