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Academic Year 2000/2001


Comparative and Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates
BIOL 311 SP

PREREQUISITES: BIOL206 AND MB&B205 AND BIOL207 groups. Lectures will cover musculoskeletal systems and associated biomechanics, osmoregulation and excretory function in both aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates, basic reproduction, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems. Seminars will provdide students with the opportunity to explore how these basic morphological systems vary according to lifestyle and habitat of different vertebrate groups. Upon completing lectures on basic vertebrate anatomy, students will prepare and deliver a one- hour seminar on a subject chosen by the student. Acceptable topics will be presented at the beginning of the semester so that each student will be able to thoroughly research the subject matter prior to presentation to the class.

MAJOR READINGS

Walker, W.F., and K.F. Liem. 1994. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE VERTEBRATES: AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE. New York, Saunders College Publishing.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, one seminar presentation, one written report.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: MB&B205 & BIOL206 & BIOL207 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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