BIO 245 - Comparative Anatomy

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
Study of the evolution and morphology of vertebrates. Emphasis is given to the comparative study of vertebrate homology and the adaptive value of structure. Laboratories consist of detailed dissection of representative taxa with emphasis on shark, cat, and human anatomy. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.