Spring 2027

Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

Covers basic vertebrate anatomical systems and variations through functional embryological and evolutionary approaches, including lab dissection of representative vertebrate material.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.09 GPA, 45.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.88 GPA, 34.6% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.02 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Recall anatomical terms and orientations, and differentiate between terminologies used by medical and biological fields.

  • Identify anatomical features in a broad range of vertebrates.

  • Demonstrate competency of identifying and dissecting anatomical features in a laboratory setting.

  • Connect the historical role of phylogeny in shaping functional anatomy in living vertebrates.

  • Summarize relevant scientific articles.

  • Evaluate scientific claims for evidentiary status and potential bias.

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Prerequisites

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(ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY 101 and 102),ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY/​BOTANY 152, or BIOCORE 381

ZOOLOGY 430

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.09 GPA, 45.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.88 GPA, 34.6% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.02 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Vertebrate anatomical systems and their variations
  • Functional embryology and evolutionary biology
  • Laboratory dissection of vertebrate specimens
  • Phylogenetic influences on functional anatomy

Skills

  • Identification of vertebrate anatomical systems and features across species using embryological and evolutionary perspectives.
  • Laboratory dissection and identification of anatomical structures in vertebrate specimens.
  • Application of anatomical terminology and orientation distinctions between medical and biological contexts.
  • Evaluation of scientific claims regarding evidence quality and bias.

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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