LECTURER: Dr. Alex N. Yousif

OFFICE: SSB 6159

EMAIL: ayousif@sfu.ca, or ayousif@interchange.ubc.ca

PREREQUISITIES: BISC 101 and 102
 

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 TEXTBOOKS:
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%

Lectures begin in week of May 3 - 7
Laboratory sessions begin in week of May 10 - 14