BIOL 309 Comparative Anatomy
This will be a study of the similarities of anatomy and phylogenetic relationships of major vertebrate groups. Specifically, it will compare phylogeny, ontogeny, and morphology in groups ranging from protochordates to highly derived vertebrates. It will examine structure of anatomical features, emphasizing how anatomy relates to function including comparisons of specialized features in organisms adapted to different conditions. Laboratories will involve detailed dissections.
Prerequisite
BIOL 110 and BIOL 112
Corequisite
BIOL 309L
Offered
Fall semester of odd calendar years