BIOL-21173 credit hoursExperimental course

Comparative Vertebrate Evolution

Biology · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall Only, Every Year

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BIOL-2117 prerequisites

2 courses appear in this chain, up to 1 level deep. 2 are needed whichever route you take: BIOL-1115 → BIOL-1116

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BIOL-1115Cells and Cellular Processes

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Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

Chemistry 40S

BIOL-1116Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

Chemistry 40S

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Description

This lecture based course focuses on the evolutionary history of vertebrate organisms. Students explore evolutionary concepts such as comparative anatomy and physiology, cladistics and taxonomy, and evolution development theory. Working through geological time, students learn about the rise (and fall) of major vertebrate groups, and the features and characteristics which define them. When applicable, Canadian and Manitoban examples of vertebrates will be highlighted.

Requisite courses

BIOL-1115 and BIOL-1116 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and BIOL-2111(6) or BIOL-2116(3).

Note

Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated.

Lecture

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