Certificate in Animal Welfare - Animal Adaptation and Stress BIOA 4004   Animal Adaptation and Stress
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is an advanced-level course in the comparative physiology of animal adaptation and stress. The concepts of allostasis, homeostasis and the physiological stress response will be reviewed, and the role of endocrine regulation in animal adaptation under changing external (environmental) and internal (life-history) demands will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on mammalian and avian adaptation in response to changes in the internal, physical, and social environments. Species discussed may include livestock, companion and zoo animals, and wildlife.
FORMAT: Online Delivery
PREREQUISITES: Any one of BIOA 2006, BIOA 3005, BIOL 3078, DENT 1110, MARI 3370, PHYL 1001, PHYL 1011 or PHYL 2032
RESTRICTIONS: Fourth-year standing; students must be in fourth year of program