Laboratory experiences include dissection of the cat, study of human anatomy, microscopic anatomy of both the cat and human, and opportunities for the student to make quantitative studies of the physiological processes taking place in the human body. An introduction to modern ecology. The interactions that determine the distribution, abundance, and function of organisms, populations, and species are examined both theoretically and practically within an evolutionary context. Topics covered include physiological ecology, optimization theory, natural selection, population biology, species interactions, community relationships, and ecosystem dynamics. Laboratory and field activities emphasize quantitative and experimental approaches to the study of ecology.
Laboratory emphasizes manipulative skills and field trips.
Laboratory will emphasize analytical approaches used in genetic studies. Introduction to developmental vertebrate anatomy. Vertebrate Anatomy 4 cr. Structural-functional relationships are also elucidated. The integration of form and function in angiosperms and gymnosperms emphasizing evolutionary patterns of development in vegetative and reproductive organs.