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BIOL 455 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Biomechanics


Examines structure-function relationships in the context of vertebrate evolution. Tissues and structures of the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular system are emphasized. Biomechanics of materials, structures, and movements are related to adaptations of vertebrates to life in their physical worlds. This course is crosslisted with BIOL 655. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in the following: BIOL 190A  and BIOL 190L  (formerly BIOL 196), BIOL 191A  and BIOL 191L  (formerly BIOL 197), CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L , CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L ,  ENG 102  or ENG 114  or HON 100 , and MATH 127  or 128  or 181 . The maximum number of attempts for  BIOL 455 is three, including earned grades, withdrawals and audits.
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