BIOEE 2740 - The Vertebrates: Structure, Function, and Evolution

Spring. 4 credits. S–U or letter grade option.

Prerequisite: two majors-level biology courses. Course fee: $25. Laboratories include dissections of preserved vertebrate animals and noninvasive live animal demonstrations.

B. McGuire.

Introductory course in vertebrate organismal biology that explores the structure and function of vertebrates with an emphasis on trends in vertebrate evolution. Lectures cover topics such as the origin and evolution of various vertebrate groups, organ systems, thermoregulation, life history, locomotion, and behavior.