Biology (BIOL) 320
Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates (Revision 1)
Delivery Mode: Individualized study online with a mandatory four-day supervised lab component.
BIOL 320 lab exemption.
Check dates and locations of supervised lab prior to registering for the course. This course is charged a lab fee.
Credits:3
Area of Study: Science
Prerequisite: BIOL 204 or BIOL 205, or BIOL 235 or 3 credits in science completed at a recognized post-secondary institution and the course coordinator approval.
Faculty: Faculty of Science & Technology
BIOL 320 is not available for challenge.
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Overview
This course covers all major aspects of the anatomy of the vertebrates, including basic comparative anatomy.
Outline
Unit 1: The Science of Comparative Anatomy and Vertebrate Relationships
Unit 2: Craniate Types, Phylogeny, and Morphogenesis
Unit 3: The Integument and Mineralized Tissue
Unit 4: The Axial Skeleton
Unit 5: The Appendicular Skeleton and Locomotion
Unit 6: The Muscular System
Unit 7: The Digestive System
Unit 8: The Respiratory System
Unit 9: The Circulatory System
Unit 10: The Urogenital System
Unit 11: The Nervous System
Unit 12: Sensory and Endocrine Organs
Evaluation
To receive credit for BIOL 320, you must achieve a minimum grade of 60 per cent on the laboratory evaluation, a grade of at least 50 per cent on the final examination, and a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 per cent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Assign. 1 | Assign. 2 | Laboratory Evaluation | Midterm Exam. | Final Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbook
Kent, G. C., & Carr, R. K. (2001). Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates (9th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Other Materials
All AU Course Materials are available online; however, they can be provided in print by special request.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 1, March 9, 2010.
Last updated by SAS 02/08/2013 10:28:21
