Fall 2025 Biology BC3377 section 001

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Comparative Vertebrate An

Call Number 00628
Day & Time
Location
MW 11:40am-12:55pm
302 Barnard Hall
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Jordan Balaban
Type LECTURE
Course Description

Vertebrates have been around for millions of years. In that time, they have evolved morphological attributes to live in the sea, on land, and in the air; hunt or scavenge food; escape from predation; and more. Yet despite the vast differences that have evolved, vertebrates (including humans) share many common traits. In this course, we will explore the evolution of the vertebrate body plan, focusing specifically on the evolution of form and function in many body systems. We will examine the evolution of homologous structures and identify how vertebrates have evolved a wide array of adaptations within the constraints of evolution. Though anatomy courses necessitate memorization of some key structures, we will focus more on the function of those structure, the broad principles of evolution, and the research techniques used in the related field of functional morphology rather than memorizing large lists of terms.

Web Site Vergil
Department Biological Sciences @Barnard
Enrollment 0 students (45 max) as of 9:05PM Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Subject Biology
Number BC3377
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Note Prerequisites: BIOL BC1500, 1501, 1502, & 1503 or equivalent
Section key 20253BIOL3377X001