Comparative Anatomy

Catalog description

Includes the historical evaluation and diagnostic characteristics of the Chordates, theories and principles of evolution, taxonomic classification and interrelationships among Chordates. An in-depth comparative anatomical approach to each of the following systems is studied: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, alimentary, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, urogenital, nervous and endocrine. Two lecture hours and four lab hours per week.