COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES
Basic vertebrate anatomical systems and a consideration of variations, using functional embryological and evolutionary approaches. Lab dissection and study of representative vertebrate material.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ( ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 and 102 ), ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 152 , or BIOCORE 381 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recall anatomical terms and orientations, and differentiate between terminologies used by medical and biological fields. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify anatomical features in a broad range of vertebrates. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate competency of identifying and dissecting anatomical features in a laboratory setting. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Connect the historical role of phylogeny in shaping functional anatomy in living vertebrates. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Summarize relevant scientific articles. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Evaluate scientific claims for evidentiary status and potential bias. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recall anatomical terms and orientations, and differentiate between terminologies used by medical and biological fields. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify anatomical features in a broad range of vertebrates. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate competency of identifying and dissecting anatomical features in a laboratory setting. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Connect the historical role of phylogeny in shaping functional anatomy in living vertebrates. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Summarize relevant scientific articles. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Evaluate scientific claims for evidentiary status and potential bias. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027