Summer 2017 - BISC 316 D100

Vertebrate Biology (4)

Class Number: 1398

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 9, 2017
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A review of the evolution and the taxonomy of the vertebrate classes. A comparative study of their organ systems and functions with particular reference to reproduction. A comparison of the functional morphology of some species by laboratory dissections.

COURSE DETAILS:

The biology, taxonomy, and evolution of vertebrates are reviewed. Organ systems and functions of principal adaptations are studied through comparative anatomy. Characteristics of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals are examined to understand how vertebrates cope in different environments. Representative species are dissected and the anatomy and function of organ systems are examined in laboratory sessions.

Lectures begin May 8, 2017.
Laboratory sessions begin in week of May 15, 2017.

Course Website: Access via CANVAS (canvas.sfu.ca)

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 22%
  • Written Assignment 10%
  • Final Exam 33%
  • Lab Midterm 15%
  • Lab Final 20%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE: TBA

REQUIRED READING:

LECTURE TEXTBOOK:
                           Pough, F., C. M. Janis and J. Heiser. 2013. Vertebrate Life. Prentice Hall, New       
                           Jersey. 9th Edition.

LABORATORY TEXTBOOK: 
                              Wischnitzer, S. and E. Wischnitzer. 2007. Atlas and dissection guide for    
                              comparative anatomy. W.H. Freeman and Co., New York. 6th Edition.

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