ZOO 3713C - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: BSC 2011, BSC 2011L with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course covers the anatomy of selected vertebrate types emphasizing evolutionary trends. The course is designed for biology or other natural sciences majors and will cover the chordate origins and phylogeny, skeletal system, muscle system, digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, urogenital system, and nervous system of selected vertebrates. Laboratory work will include the dissection and identification of anatomical structures of selected vertebrates, comparing between structures and their development emphasizing the details of the organ systems and comparing across taxa.