BIOG 1445

Introduction to Comparative Anatomy and Physiology, Individualized Instruction

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The course focuses on the understanding of how different biological organisms (animals, plants, microbes) perform common physiological functions.

Forbidden Overlaps REF-FA25 BIOG 1440, BIOG 1445

Enrollment Information REF-F25 Primarily for: first-year and sophomore biology majors who desire an introduction to concepts of physiology.

Distribution Requirements (BIO-AG, BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG), (BIO-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Students will be able to identify and understand the underlying principles shared by physiological systems, at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels and relate these principles to the physical and thermodynamic laws that influence organismal design.
• Students will be able to recognize the diversity of physiological systems and understand the interactions of these systems with anatomical structure.
• Students will be able to utilize critical thinking and analytical skills when addressing physiological issues to understand organisms' adaptations to their environments.

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