PROFESSOR: Dr. A.S. Harestad (email: harestad@sfu.ca)              OFFICE: SSB8153

PREREQUISITES: BISC 101 and 102.

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 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.

LECTURE TEXTBOOK:

Pough, F., J. Heiser, and W. MacFarland. 1996. Vertebrate Life. Prentice Hall, New Jersey. 4th Edition. (required)

LABORATORY TEXTBOOK:

Wischnitzer, S. 1993. Atlas and dissection guide for comparative anatomy. W.H. Freeman and Co., New York. 5th Edition. (required)

COURSE FEES:  $ 3.00 for materials, $5.00 for field trip

EXAMS AND MARK ALLOCATION:

Lectures 65%    Laboratory 35%

Midterm Exam 27%    Lab Midterm 15%

Final Exam 38%    Lab Final 20%

Laboratory sessions begin in week of September 14-18.