BI 330 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 3 cr. A study of major vertebrate groups emphasizing structure, function, and evolution. Variations on the vertebrate body plan and functional morphology of anatomical systems are used as a basis for understanding major adaptive changes in vertebrate evolution. BI 331 Comparative Anatomy Laboratory 1 cr. This laboratory is taken concurrently with BI 330.
Emphasis is on surveying and comparing the actual structures discussed in lecture.
Organ and organ system similarities and differences are compared among the major vertebrate classes within the unifying concept of homology and evolutionary modification. BI 340 Parasitology 3 cr. A study of the morphology, life history, host-parasite relationships, and control of protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites as well as the evolution of parasitism. BI 341 Parasitology Laboratory 1 cr. One-three hour laboratory period weekly learning techniques of identifying parasites throughout the phases of their life cycles using living specimens, prepared slides, kodachromes and Internet sites.