Vertebrate Design: Evolution and Function

3 credits · Undergraduate

Vertebrate Design explores 600 million years of vertebrate evolution and phylogenetic relationships, with particular attention to origins of major groups and the anatomical and functional innovations associated with their rise and diversification. Functional morphology and physiology of swimming, flying and terrestrial locomotion is also covered. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 2003.03 and BIOL 2040.03 FORMATS: Lecture