BIOL206

This course is designed for the science major, pre-professional or advanced health science student. Through classroom and laboratory experiences, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the probable origins of, and be able to identify in detail, the anatomical characteristics of organisms of the phylum Chordata. Starting with the primitive Amphioxus and progressing to the complex mammals, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the ontogenic and phylogenic relationships of the three chordate subphyla and seven vertebrate classes. Laboratory experiences include detailed dissection of representative organisms. NOTE: This course is offered only in the Spring term.(Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 102 or BIOL 112)