Course Description
Comparative systemic vertebrate anatomy emphasizing structure and function.
Athena Title
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3010-3010L
Prerequisite
One of the following: (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1103L) or (BIOL 1104 and BIOL 1104L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L) or BIOL 2107H or BIOL 2108H
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The learner will demonstrate a knowledge of 1. the gross and histological anatomy of representative vertebrates. 2. dissection techniques. 3. the inter-relatedness of morphology, as well as an understanding of the biomechanical constraints that influence anatomy and physiology. 4. the basic anatomy of the major vertebrate organ systems. In addition, students will learn to integrate materials that are presented in both lecture and lab with topical events. Evaluation of the student will be through laboratory practical examinations, lecture examinations, and written case presentations. Laboratory practical examinations and lecture examinations will evaluate the student's ability to memorize factual information regarding comparative anatomy through answering multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and essay questions. Integration of the materials presented in lecture and lab is evaluated through group projects. These group projects evaluate the student's ability to read and comprehend current topics in anatomy and physiology, prepare a written evaluation of these topics, and review and critique other students' writings. The group project provides students with an opportunity to communicate basic biologic principles to a peer audience, as well as receive feedback regarding their critical thinking and written, as well as oral, communication skills.
Topical Outline
Introduction Phylogenic Relationships & Classification 1 Vertebrate = 4 Tissues 4 Tissues = 1 Vertebrate Embryology: Early Development Integument: General Structure Holiday (Labor Day) Lecture Exam I (Intro to Embryology) Integument: General Structure; Epidermis Epidermis & Dermis of Vertebrates Epidermal and Dermal Derivatives Structural Elements Properties and Histology of Bone Lab Practical I (A-M: 7-8 pm; N-Z: 8-9 pm) Bone Histology, Development & Growth Articulations Lecture Exam II (Integument to Bone Growth) Articulations Skeletal Muscle: Structure Withdrawal Deadline Skeletal Muscle : Contraction Muscle Types, Development & Groups Digestive System Histology GI Tract Accessory Organs: Liver, Gall Bladder & Pancreas Lab Practical II (N-Z: 7-8 pm; A-M: 8-9 pm) Respiration; Gills Fall Break Respiration: Gills Lecture Exam III (Articulations to GI) Respiratory System: Lungs Renal System: Kidneys and Nephrons Renal System: Bladder, Osmoregulation CVS: The Heart CVS: Vessels Lab Practical III (A-M: 7-8 pm; N-Z: 8-9 pm) Holiday (Thanksgiving) CVS: Blood Lecture Exam IV (Respiratory to Vessels) CNS: Spinal Cord, Sp Nerves & Tracts CNS: Brainstem CNS: Cranial Nerves CNS: Diencephalon & Telencephalon