Biological Sciences 307 - Vertebrate Anatomy

We will study the structure, function and evolution of the diversity of structures that allow vertebrates, including humans, to perform basic functions. We will connect these functions with day-to-day challenges for vertebrates, and we will discuss functional disruption such as disease and trauma. Students are expected to work in groups, as well as view the lectures before class. Class time will be used for active discussion and occasional guest lectures. During lab time, we will use virtual software to examine the morphology of all organ systems in humans and compare this anatomy to that of other vertebrates, and we will get together virtually to clarify points of confusion. Please note that we will not be dissecting cats this semester, but we may be able to do some practicums with smaller animals depending on health and safety. This class requires memorization of many structures in a functional context.

Prereq: BIOL-220, BIOL-230, or BIOL-226.; Coreq: BIOL-307L.