ONLINE LECTURES IN ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Dr. Michael E. Dorcas

PowerPoint Lectures FALL 2005

I have converted all lectures, which I present in Microsoft PowerPoint, into WWW (*.html) format for web viewing. This will facilitate reviewing for exams and catching up if classes are missed. Lectures are in the order they were presented in class. Just select the lecture you would like to view by clicking on its title.

Introduction to Animal Physiology - Krebs Paper Discussion
Major Animal Groups - Part 1
Major Animal Groups - Part 2 and Discussion of Constanzo Paper
Constanzo Paper and Rubber Boa Thermal Biology
Rubber Boa Thermal Biology (cont) and Intro to Spotila Paper on Dinosaur Physiology
Spotila Paper - Dinosaur Physiology (continued)
Thermal Dependency of Physiology and Endothermy
Endothermy
Endothermy in Fish - Block Paper on Evolution of Endothermy
Advantages of Ectothermy for Tetrapods
Thermal Biology and Energetics of Diamondback Rattlesnakes
Thermal Biology WrapUp and Introduction to Water Regulation
Water and Solute Regulation
Stingray Paper Discussion
Dr. Melissa Pilgrim Lecture - Stable Istotope Analysis
Water Regulation and Excretion
Vertebrate Kidney and Nutrient Acquisition and Processing
Energetics Consequences of Prey Type - Kristine Grayson Lecture
Energetics
Energetics and Respiration
Secor and Diamond
Respiratory Systems
Blood
Circulation

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