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This course provides an in-depth study of the human immune system. Topics include innate and acquired immunity, complement fixation, and disorders of the immune system.
Specific Immunology Objectives:
Typically offered every Fall. Graduate/Undergraduate/Honors |
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This course provides an in-depth study of the control of physiological processes by hormones. Types of chemical messengers, impact on cells, tissues and organs, and interrelationships of organ systems with respect to hormones will be studied. Important endocrine disorders will also be addressed.
Specific Endocrinology Objectives:
Graduate/Undergraduate/Honors |
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This course provides an examination of physiological systems and processes across vertebrate and invertebrate groups. Broad topics include energetic relationships, integrating systems, reproduction, internal transport, and maintenance of internal balance.
Specific Comparative Animal Physiology Objectives:
Undergraduate/Graduate/Honors |
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This course focuses on collection, identification, classification, distribution, economic importance, and life histories of amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on Arkansas species.
Specific Herpetology Objectives:
Typically offered every Spring. Graduate/Undergraduate/Honors |
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This course provides an examination of animal physiology in an ecological context. Emphasis will be placed on wild vertebrate populations. Topics may include stress, reproduction, osmoregulation, ecoimmunology, and metabolic processes.
Specific Ecophysiology Objectives:
Graduate |
This course will allow students to prepare a large grant for a government or non-profit agency. Students will write the grant, compile a budget, and complete documentation required for funding. Students will work with various campus offices and successful grantees to navigate this process.
Specific Anatomy of a Grant Objectives:
Graduate |