The mechanisms which generate endogenous daily, tidal, and annual oscillations in organisms will be considered at the level of physiology, genetics and molecular and cell biology. The synchronization of these rhythms by the physical environment and the use of the clock for photoperiodism and orientation will be studied. Assigned readings from original scientific literature. For junior and senior life science majors and graduate students. Prerequisite: BIOL 285 or equivalent.

Fulfills biology core requirement area(s):

Physiology

Fulfills plant requirement for biology majors?

No

Fulfills lab requirement for biology majors?

No

Fulfills general education requirement for non-biology majors?

No