BI358B - Animals: Form and Function (Winter 2027

Position Summary

A comparative investigation of animal anatomy and physiology using a systems approach (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, movement). Central themes focus on homeostasis and the linkages between the environment and anatomical, physiological and behavioural adaptations.

Learning Outcomes:

Topics Covered:

Overview of physiology; energy metabolism; homeostasis; cell signalling and membrane transport; neurophysiology; neurophysiology and endocrinology; muscle physiology; circulatory physiology; circulatory physiology: water and ion balance; water and ion balance and respiratory physiology; respiratory physiology and digestive physiology; digestive and reproductive physiology

Qualifications – Required Academic Degree: PhD

Qualifications – Required Discipline: Biological Sciences

Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Animals:
Form and Function

Salary: $10,212.40

Final date to receive applications: August 7, 2026

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Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Matt Smith

Chair, Department of Biology

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

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