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 Bio
321 Comparative Anatomy
Instructor: Blaine
Ferrell Dean, Ogden College - Office TCCW 105, phone: (270)
745-4448.
Text: Comparative
Anatomy of the Vertebrates, 9th edition, George C. Kent
and Robert K. Carr. Lab manual: Comparative Anatomy -
Some Lab materials are available on web at WKU
Digital Anatomy.
TENTATIVE SYLLABUS FOR COMPARATIVE ANATOMY (BIOL 321)
| Lectures |
Lecture
Topics |
| 1-2 |
Introductory remarks.
Chordates and phylogeny of vertebrates (Chapters 1,2, and
3) |
| 3-4 |
Notochord, vertebral
column, and pharyngeal slits. (Chapter 8, and 9 to ribs-pg.
148; and Chapter 13 to Swim Bladders and the Origin of Lungs-pg.
295.) |
| 5-6-7 |
Splanchnocranium,
morphogenesis of the neuro- cranium. (Chapter 9 to Neurocranial
ossification centers-pg. 159; and pg. 180, Visceral skeleton
to tetrapods-pg. 184) |
| 8-9-10 |
Kidneys, reproductive
ducts below mammals. (Chapter 15 to genital organs-pg. 358;
and pgs. 361-362.) |
| 11-12-13 |
Introduction to
the nervous system and sense organs. Brain architecture and
cranial nerve distribution. (Chapter 16 to Accessory and
hypoglossal nerves- pg. 409 omitting any reference to cranial
nerves 5,7,9, and 10 in mammals; Chapter 17) |
| EXAM I |
Material from lectures
1-13 inclusive, assigned readings, and laboratory studies
through the shark. Also, Chapter 4 to Amphibians-pg. 50;
Synoptic classification of chordates pg. 463 to Class: Amphibia. |
| 14 |
Basic posterior
venous channels (Chapter 14 Venous channels, pg. 333-Circulation
in the mammalian fetus and changes at birth-pg. 339) |
| 15 |
Early morphogenesis
and Extraembryonic membranes. (Chapter 5) |
| 16 |
Anterior venous
channels. Evolution of the heart. (Chapter 14 to Arterial
channels and their modifications-pg. 322.) |
| 17-18-19 |
History of the
vertebrate skull: Neurocranium, Dermatocranium, and Splanchnocranium.
(Chapter 9) |
| Exam II |
Lectures 14-19
inclusive, and the anatomy of the shark and Necturus. Classification
of vertebrates from Amphibia through Aves, pgs. 463-464,
and corresponding pages in Chapter4. Assigned readings. |
| 20-21 |
Aortic arches of
vertebrates (Chapter 14). |
| 22-23 |
Gonads, genital
ducts, and cloaca. (Chapter 15) |
| 24 |
Vertebrate paired
appendages. (Chapter 10) |
| 25-26 |
History of myotomal
muscles; body wall, eyeball, tongue and appendicular muscles.
(Chapter 11 to Branchiomeric muscles-pg. 353.) |
| Exam III |
Lecutres 20-26
inclusive. Classification of mammals, pgs. 464-465, and corresponding
pages in Chapter 4. Assigned readings. |
| 27-28 |
Digestive tube
modifications modification. The respiratory system, phylogeny
of endocrine organs. (Chapters 12, 13, and 18) |
| 29-30 |
Nervous system
changes associated with adaptations to land. Branchiomeric
muscles and cranial nerves 11 and 12. (Chapter 16) |
| 31 |
Autonomic nervous
system. (Chapter 16) |
| Final Exam |
This exam
will emphasize the detailed knowledge of material since the
last
exam. In addition, there will be a question or questions
testing your cumulative knowldedge of the subject. This exam
is not optional. A grade of "F" will be assigned for any
student missing this exam unless the instructor is contacted
by the student within 24 hours of the examination. |
Final Exam:This
exam will emphasize the detailed knowledge of material since
the Exam III. In addition, there will be a question or questions
testing your cumulative knowledge of the subject. This exam is
not optional. A grade of “F” will be assigned for
any student missing this exam unless the instructor is contacted
by the student within 24 hours of the examination. The final
exam is scheduled for Thursday, December 16 between 8:00 a.m.
and 10:00 a.m. in TCNW 101.
Prerequisites: Biology
120/121 (preferably Biology 224/225)
Grading: University grading scale: A=90-100; B=80-89;
C=70-79; D= 60-69; F=0-59. Lecture examinations and the three
laboratory practicals will be assigned grades based on the
University grading scale. An examination missed will constitute
an "F" for the examination and cannot be made up. However,
in computing the final grade, the lowest score of the first
three lecture exams will be dropped. Dropping one examination
compensates for an emergency. If two exams are missed, one
will remain an "F" unless proof of emergencies on both dates
can be produced. Grades for lab practicals and the final lecture
exam cannot be dropped.
The course grade is computed as follows: 3 lecture exams (includes the
final) = 75% Average of 3 lab practicals = 25% 100%
Attendance: Mandatory in Lab!!! Lecture attendance will be used
to determine grades in borderline cases.
Course Objectives: Students should gain insight into
anatomical organization through the study of phylogenetic derivation
of advanced structures from preexisting structures. Detailed
examination of extant species will be carried out in laboratory
to reinforce lecture material.
Disabilities:"Students
with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or
auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for
Student Disability Services, Room 445, Potter Hall. The OFSDS telephone
number is (270) 745-5004 V/TDD. Please DO NOT request accommodations
directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of accommodation
from the Office for Student Disability Services."
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