BIO 474 Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

This course studies the anatomy of the vertebrate organ systems on a comparative basis, emphasizing the groups’ evolutionary development. Laboratory work includes detailed dissection of a shark and cat.

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall

Prerequisites - BIO 305 with a “C” or higher or BIO 310 with a “C” or higher or BIO 315 with a “C” or higher or BIO 326 with a “C” or higher
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Keywords: biology, zoology
Equivalent Courses: ZOOL 431
Updates: Change to description and prerequisite 12/2021, effective Fall 2022; Graduate Credit rescinded 2/2015, effective Fall 2015; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Change to prerequisite 7/2014, effective Summer 2015; Graduate Credit added 7/2011

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