Avian Anatomy and Physiology

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Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours. Anatomy and physiology of the major body systems of the bird, including the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, endocrine and reproductive systems; influence of the environment on bird physiology, including effects of stress. Laboratory exercises include dissection and microscopic analysis of the major body system and assessment of environmental conditions. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 ; POSC 201 ; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.