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
Dependencies
Programs
BIOL419
is a
completion requirement
for: