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BIOL 363.00 Seminar: Ecomechanics 6 credits
Closed: Size: 0, Registered: 16, Waitlist: 0
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All organisms, from Common loons to Redwood trees to Basking sharks spend much of their lives bumping up against forces associated with the non-biological world. The manner in which ecological challenges are solved (e.g., moving around vs. staying put, finding food, avoiding predators) is often related to an individual’s biomechanical design. This class will challenge students to view their physical surroundings from the perspective of an organism. How do mussels feed in a fast stream vs. stagnant pond? Why do healthy trees uproot rather than break in half? How can a sea urchin with no eyes “see”? We will use primary scientific literature to examine the physical principles that underlie fundamental ecological processes.
Prerequisite: Biology 125 and 126 and one additional 200 or 300 level Biology course or instructor permission
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