BIOL 120. Physiological Ecology.

This seminar is focused on physiological responses to variable environmental conditions. Endocrine, reproductive, metabolic, renal, and other physiological systems will be explored in this seminar, with a strong emphasis on maternal effects. We will use the primary literature as a guide to discuss experimental design, trends in the field of physiological ecology, and science communication. Class time will be focused on discussion and student presentations.
Prerequisite: BIOL 001, 002, and 020, or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite Intermediate Course sucessfully completed with a grade of B (3.0) or better.
Natural science and engineering.
1 Credit.
Spring 2026. Bauer.
Catalog chapter: Biology
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/biology

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