MSCI 529 - Fish Physiology

Spring, odd years Credits: (3) Dichiera

This course is intended for students interested in incorporating physiological principles and techniques into projects addressing questions in ecology, fishery biology and environmental assessment. The basic concepts of physiological adaptations and plasticity will be explored, and then applied in the context of environmental and anthropogenic stressors. Students will learn to interpret, synthesize, and communicate main findings of physiological literature.