BIOL 324 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

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A comprehensive investigation of the anatomy of representative vertebrates, including humans, at the level of general body form - phylogenetic and embryonic development. Evolution of vertebrate circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems are covered relative to ecology of species/classes. Application of current biological theories of development and evolution is intertwined with examination of physical form and fossil records to highlight the role of natural selection in vertebrate evolution. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 152. Corequisite(s): BIOL-324L. Offered fall semester.