Carleton University · BIOL 4318

Adaptations to Extreme Environments

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Lectures, discussions and student presentations will be used to examine adaptations of animals to extreme environments (e.g. desert) or lifestyles (e.g. diving), at the physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. Emphasis on becoming familiar with the current primary literature.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3305 , or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3305 , or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures/workshops three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Lectures, discussions and student presentations will be used to examine adaptations of animals to extreme environments (e.g. desert) or lifestyles (e.g. diving), at the physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. Emphasis on becoming familiar with the current primary literature.

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3305 , or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures/workshops three hours a week.

Sources and references

Dates and sources are retained to help you verify the information. Translations are provided to facilitate reading; the official source governs conditions and requirements.

Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/BIOL/

Write to StudyCanada

Your plans or a question: let’s continue the conversation by email.

We will use these details to reply to your enquiry. Privacy

This form contacts StudyCanada. To contact this institution, use the details on its profile.