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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

General

Prefix

BIOL

Course Number

419

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Development and structure of representative vertebrates. Dissection of selected animals.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze vertebrate anatomical diversity within an evolutionary framework based on homology.

Outcome

Evaluate and interpret evolutionary relationships vertebrates in the context of morphological changes through time.

Outcome

Compare the structure and function of vertebrate anatomy among terrestrial and aquatic vertebrates.

Outcome

Synthesize information from primary literature on vertebrate anatomy, functional morphology, and development.

Outcome

Interpret results from hands-on vertebrate dissection.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Skeletal system of vertebrates. 15% Muscular system of vertebrates. 15% Nervous system of vertebrates. 10% Respiratory system of vertebrates. 10% Circulatory system of vertebrates. 15% Digestive system of vertebrates. 15% Urogenital system of vertebrates. 10% Biomechanics and functional anatomy. 10%

Dependencies

Programs

BIOL419 is a completion requirement for: