Comparative Anatomy - Biol 205, Fall  2002

Lecture: MW 8:00-9:00 Holt 289

Laboratory: MW 9:00-12:00 Holt 289

Office: Holt 223; Phone: 898-6303

26 August           Introduction

28 August           Protochordates, Vertebrates 26-45; 50-58

4 September       Vertebrates 58-75

9 September       Vertebrates 75-114

11 September     Embryological Development  115-142;10-11

16 September     Coelom, Mesenteries, Integument 554-559; 143-156

18 September     Integument 156-172

23 September     First Examination (through integument)

25 September     Tissues; Joints 180-188;299-301;189-191

30 September     Head Skeleton 202-246

2 October           Head Skeleton, Teeth 420-427; 569-576

7 October           Axial Skeleton, Appendicular Skeleton 250-275; 275-290

9 October           Appendicular Skeleton 275-290

14 October         Catch up or Muscular System

16 October         Second Examination (through skeleton)

21 October         Muscular System 298-337

23 October         Muscular System 298-337

28 October         Digestive System 565-567;602-627

30 October         Respiratory System 633-664

4 November       Circulatory System 669-702

6 November       Circulatory System 669-702

11 November     Lymphatic System; Excretory System 703-706;711-734

13 November     Third Examination (through excretory system)

18 November     Reproductive System 742-780

20 November     Reproductive System; Nervous System 742-780;447-484

25-29 November         THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

2 December       Nervous System 447-484

4 December       Nervous System 488-527

9 December       Nervous System; Sense Organs 397-441

11 December      Sense Organs 397-441

Final Examination (non-comprehensive)

Course Coverage and Objectives:

This course covers the anatomy of the vertebrates, emphasizing the comparative, functional, and evolutionary aspects of these animals. The objective is to familiarize the student with the basics of vertebrate anatomy primarily, and diversity secondarily. Initially we cover the evolution and diversity of the vertebrates. Then we take a systemic approach to the material, covering the skeleton, muscular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, reproductive, and nervous systems. In addition, we cover basic histology of tissues.

Because the anatomy of all vertebrates is so broad and diverse, we cover a relatively large amount of material in a short time period. I strongly encourage students to ask any questions related to the material. You may ask questions during lecture or during my office hours, or by appointment in my office.

The laboratory covers more of the anatomical structures through dissection and observation, whereas the lecture stresses principles and trends in anatomy. Together the laboratory and lecture form a whole. Anatomy involves not only the identification of structures, but also their description, consequently examinations are comprised of short essays, short answers, and some multiple choice questions. Spelling, particularly anatomical terms, as well as grammar, sentence structure and composition all count in your grading.

Office Hours:
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 (or by appointment)

Lecture Text:
Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates; Walker and Liem, 2nd Edition.

Lab Text:
Walker/Homberger 1992. Vertebrate Dissection. Eighth Edition, Saunders College Publishing.
 

Grading:

Lecture Portion:
First Examination             100 points
Second Examination        100 points
Third Examination            100 points
Final Examination            100 points
Total                              400 points
Laboratory Portion:
First Examination             150 points
Second Examination        150 points
Third Examination            150 points
Total                               450 points

Grand Total                    850 points
 

General Rules:
 

Failure to attend lecture and lab can and will affect your grade. Failure to read the text book can and will affect your grade. Make-up exams are only given after consultation and approval by me and an acceptable written excuse from the authorities (e.g., medical doctor, police officer, and the like). Make-up lecture exams are all essay; make-up lab exams are all oral and given at my convenience. Please call me (898-6303) or come by my office (Holt 223) if you are sick and have a valid medical excuse. No shows at examinations are scored as zero. If you so desire, I will re-grade your exam (not including the final exam) if returned to me within one week of the exam being returned to you. As there is just as much probability that I made a mistake against you in grading as I made in your favor, I re-grade the entire exam regardless. This means that your grade could actually go down, rather than up. There is absolutely no "make-up" work allowed at the end of the semester because of poor grades, etc...
 

The last date to drop this class is 15 September. Dropping this class beyond this date requires a serious and compelling reason approved by me, the department chair, and the college dean. Cheating of any sort is not tolerated and will be punished according to university rules. If you are not sure what constitutes cheating then read the catalog.
 

You must perform all the laboratory dissections to pass this course. I encourage students to work together in the laboratory. At times students will have their own specimen to dissect, while at other times, students will share specimens.