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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIO 201 - Comparative Chordate Anatomy


Phylogeny of the chordates and the evolution of their organ systems through comparative anatomy. Structural modifications are correlated with function and their impact on the evolution of vertebrate phyla. Laboratory includes microscopic study of protochordates and dissection of the lamprey, shark, mudpuppy, and cat as well as detailed study of skeletal material.

Prerequisites & Notes
Adv Codes: FHR
Prereq: BIO 103, BIO 104 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better.
Coreq: BIO 201L
May be used to satisfy the Organismal or Biology Elective requirement for Biology majors.
Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Fall

Credits: 4



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