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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 316

Vertebrate Biology

1074

Instructor: Joan Sharp	Office: B9243
Email: jsharp@sfu.ca	Phone: (778) 782-5936

Course prerequisites: BISC 101 and 102 with a minimum mark of C-

Course description: The biology, taxonomy, and evolution of vertebrates are reviewed. Organ systems and functions of principal adaptations are studied through comparative anatomy. Characteristics of vertebrate taxa are examined to understand how vertebrates cope in various environments. Representative species are dissected and the anatomy and function of organ systems are examined in laboratory sessions.

Textbooks:

Lecture text: Pough F, Janis CM, Heiser J. 2005. Vertebrate Life. Prentice Hall, New Jersey. 7^th Edition.

Laboratory text: Wischnitzer S. 2007. Atlas and Dissection Guide for Comparative Anatomy. 6^th Edition.

Mark distribution:

Lectures:              65%                 Laboratory:      35%

Midterm Exam  27%                     Lab Midterm 15%

Final Exam           38%                     Lab Final 20%

Optional term paper: 15%

Other marks will be reduced proportionately for students writing the optional term paper.

Lectures begin May 7, 2007.

Laboratory sessions begin in week of May 14, 2007.