BIO 350-01, Comparative Vertebrate Morphology, Fall 2011

Abstract

GENERAL COURSE GOAL To UNDERSTAND Vertebrate Anatomy/ Our Anatomy DURING THIS COURSE YOU WILL ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND MANY MORE! What is a vertebrate? What general vertebrate body plans exist? How can I see in my own body anatomy as related to a past evolutionary history? How can I understand my own body structure in terms of function. SPECIFIC COURSE GOALS 1) To Learn some vertebrate structures. 2) To learn some development of this structure. 3) To study some of the evolution of this structure. 4) To study some of the function of this structures 5) Finally, to learn a little about how all of the above are studied.