BIOL 3030 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology

This course is intended for Biology, Psychology, and Biochemistry majors and students in the pre-medical program seeking a broad overview of human physiology. This course will offer a comprehensive exploration of fundamental life systems with a primary emphasis on human physiology. The chemical and physical processes common to all living organisms, including hemodynamics, respiration, circulation, acid/base regulation, synaptic transmission, kidney and muscle function will be discussed. Also included are related topics on development of the organism and functional aspects of the immune system in host defense strategies.

Course overview

Department
Biology
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
BIOL2000

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Biology B.A.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biochemistry B.S.: BIOL2010 Ecology and Evolution OR BIOL3030 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology OR BIOL4330 Human Physiology (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.A.: Physiology and Organismal Biology category (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: Physiology and Organismal Biology category (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Required science component (two-semester laboratory sequence) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.69 / 5

Based on 887 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Christopher Kenaley
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.80/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Christopher Kenaley · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 03
    Summer 2026 · Christopher Kenaley · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 04
    Summer 2026 · Christopher Kenaley · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Christopher Kenaley · Devlin Hall 8 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered