Marine Mammal Physiology
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Marine Mammals
Overview of marine mammal diversity, importance, and conservation status

Module #2
Evolution of Marine Mammals
History of marine mammal evolution, adaptations to aquatic environment

Module #3
Phylogeny and Systematics
Marine mammal classification, relationships among species

Module #4
Marine Mammal Form and Function
Morphological adaptations for aquatic life, body shape, and sensory systems

Module #5
Diet and Digestion
Feeding habits, digestive system adaptations for marine mammal nutrition

Module #6
Thermoregulation in Marine Mammals
Heat conservation, insulation, and thermogenic mechanisms

Module #7
Energy Metabolism
Basal metabolic rates, energy expenditure, and bioenergetics

Module #8
Fatty Acid Metabolism
Role of fatty acids in marine mammal energy metabolism

Module #9
Feeding and Fasting Strategies
Adaptations for coping with variable food availability

Module #10
Energetics of Locomotion
Energy expenditure during swimming, diving, and other locomotory behaviors

Module #11
Respiratory System Adaptations
Marine mammal lung structure, gas exchange, and oxygen storage

Module #12
Diving Physiology
Physiological responses to diving, nitrogen and CO2 management

Module #13
Dive Reflex and Bradycardia
Physiological responses to diving, heart rate regulation

Module #14
Myoglobin and Oxygen Storage
Role of myoglobin in marine mammal oxygen storage and delivery

Module #15
Recompression and Gas Bubble Disease
Pathophysiology of decompression sickness and gas bubble disease

Module #16
Sensory Systems in Marine Mammals
Vision, audition, echolocation, and electroreception

Module #17
Brain and Cerebral Cortex Structure
Marine mammal brain anatomy, cognitive abilities

Module #18
Social Behavior and Communication
Marine mammal social structures, vocalizations, and sensory cues

Module #19
Lateralization and Brain Asymmetry
Hemispheric specialization in marine mammals

Module #20
Sleep and Rest in Marine Mammals
Physiological and behavioral adaptations for sleep and rest

Module #21
Salt and Water Balance
Osmoregulation and water conservation in marine mammals

Module #22
Marine Mammal-Habitat Interactions
Ecological roles, habitat use, and environmental pressures

Module #23
Pollutants and Toxins
Effects of environmental pollutants on marine mammal physiology

Module #24
Climate Change Impacts
Physiological responses to climate change, ocean acidification

Module #25
Conservation Physiology
Applying physiological knowledge to marine mammal conservation efforts

Module #26
Marine Mammal Biomechanics
Physical principles underlying marine mammal movement and feeding

Module #27
Computational Modeling in Marine Mammal Physiology
Applications of computational models in marine mammal research

Module #28
Translational Research in Marine Mammal Physiology
From science to conservation and management

Module #29
Marine Mammal-Human Interactions
Physiological and behavioral responses to human impacts

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Marine Mammal Physiology career

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Marine Mammal Physiology ( 30 Modules )

Marine Mammal Physiology
( 30 Modules )