During Vertebrate and Human Comparative Anatomy, students will be introduced to vertebrate anatomy. The lecture component will focus on the development and evolution of anatomy, examine the diversity of structures possessed by vertebrates, how form is related to function. The laboratory component will give the students a hands-on experience with anatomy. The labs will focus on dissection of the shark and cat, with material from a diversity of vertebrates available for comparison and evolutionary context. Lecture is interactive with opportunity for discussion and short activities. Lab is focused on hands-on experiences. This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about vertebrate diversity and anatomy, including our own. It is appropriate for anyone in the biology program, or interested in human health, veterinary medicine, or just diversity of organism.
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
Intersession
2030
7%2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018.
46%2030 Spring: 46% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 9 spring terms since 2018.
7%2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018.
8%2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029
6%2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017.
50%2029 Spring: 50% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 10 spring terms since 2017.
6%2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017.
7%2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028
5%2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016.
53%2028 Spring: 53% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 11 spring terms since 2016.
5%2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016.
7%2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027
5%2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015.
56%2027 Spring: 56% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 10 of 12 spring terms since 2015.
5%2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015.
6%2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2025
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2024
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2023
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2022
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2021
Not offered
Not offered
Not offered
Not offered
2020
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2019
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2018
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2017
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2016
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2015
Not offered
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
ForecastUnder 15%15–39%40–69%70–89%90%+Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sectionsNot offeredNo data for term
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