This course involves a study of comparative structure and function of the mammalian systems with emphasis on anatomy. Topics include cell structure and function, a survey of tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. The molecular aspects of cells and organisms are stressed as well. The integrated laboratory includes dissection of a mammal, as well as extensive study of models, slides and charts correlating with lecture topics.
All instructors use a common course syllabus .
If any change in the syllabus is made by an individual instructor, that information should be provided in an addendum handed out at the beginning of the semester. This is a four credit hour course.