Vertebrate Anatomy

PREREQUISITES: BIOL-AD 101 OR BIOL-UA 0021 AND (BIOL-UA 0011 OR BIOL-UA 0013) AND (BIOL-UA 0012 OR BIOL-UA 0014).

Pre-Req BIOL-UA 21 REGISTRATION FOR BIOL-UA 23 IS ONLY OPEN TO BIOLOGY MAJORS,ECOLOGY/BIOLOGY & GPH/BIOLOGY MAJORS THE FIRST WEEK OF REGISTRATION. ALL OTHERS CAN REGISTER THE 2ND WEEK. STUDENTS MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR LAB SEC 002

Study of the evolutionary development of backboned animals, with emphasis on the mammals. Treats the major organ systems of vertebrate groups, with stress on structural-functional interpretations. Laboratory work includes detailed dissection of representative vertebrates. Field trips to the American Museum of Natural History help illustrate some of the topics.