Ecophysiology 303-36100 Spring 2006 Lecture:  T,TH 9:25-10:40 Discussion: Th 2:35-3:25 Room: TBA
Co-taught by:	Jason Hamilton and Andy Smith
Prerequisites:	Ecology and either Animal or Plant Physiology
4 Credits

Ecophysiology deals with the function and performance of animals and plants in their environment.  This course will integrate ideas from ecology and global change research down to physiology and molecular biology.  From this we will gain an understanding of the physiological mechanisms by which organisms confront constraints in the environment.  Specifically we will discuss adaptations to extremes in the physical, chemical, and biotic environment such as high and low temperature (deserts, arctic), moisture (rainforests, wetlands, ocean), light (alpine, caves, deep ocean) and nutrients (desert, lakes).  We will explore the latest research through readings and analysis of the primary literature.