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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi Open Educational Resources (OER) Fall 9-1-2021 BIOE 403.01: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Bret William Tobalske University of Montana, Missoula, bret.tobalske@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Tobalske, Bret William, "BIOE 403.01: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy" (2021). University of Montana Course Syllabi. 12224. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/12224 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Educational Resources (OER) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. 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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy – Biology (BIOE) 403 Lecture Syllabus Biology 403 Dr. Bret Tobalske, bret.tobalske@mso.umt.edu Fall 2021, TR 9:30-10:50, HS 114Office Hours: T Th 11:00-12:00, W 1-2 & by appointmentCourse Handouts: http://umonline.umt.eduLecture Zoom Link: https://umontana.zoom.us/j/4198571277Date Topic ReadingAug. 31, Sep. 2 Evolutionary Hypotheses, Phylogeny, Ch 1, 2(Lecture assignment #1: Phylogenetics Website, Garland and Adolph, 1994)Sep. 7,9 Phylogeny continued, Vertebrate Story (Assignment #2) Ch 3Sep. 14, 16 Scaling: Ontogeny and Macroevolutionary Patterns,Vertebrate Origins Ch 4Sep. 21, 23 Development, Skeletal Form and Function Ch 5, 7, 8, 9Sep. 28, 30 Exam 1 (50 pts), Skeletal Form and Function Ch 4Oct. 5, 7 Muscular anatomy, comparative form and function Ch 10Oct. 12, 14 Muscle form and function, continued Ch 10Oct. 19, 21 Comparative locomotion, Vertebrate Nervous System Ch 4, 16Oct. 26, 28 Vertebrate nervous system: Coordination and integration Ch 16Nov. 2, 4 Exam #2 (50 pts), Circulation and Respiration Ch 12, 11Nov. 9,11 Circ. & Resp. Cont. Thursday, No Class, Veteran’s Day Ch 12, 11Nov. 16, 18 Circulation and Respiration, Feeding and Digestion Ch 13Nov. 25, 26 Feeding and Digestion, Thursday no Class Thanksgiving Ch 13Nov. 30, Dec. 1 Feeding, Osmoregulation Ch 14Dec. 7, 10 Osmoregulation Ch 14Dec. 14 Final Exam (100 points, comprehensive; 10:10-12:10, Tuesday)1                                                                                                                                                                     Textbook: KardongVertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution, 8th EditionCourse Policy: Biology 403 is a 4 credit hour course and requires substantial amount of time and effort. Through thecourse, you will come to view the biological world through a new pair of eyes, and you will be betterprepared for entrance into the work force and/or graduate school. Biology 403 integrates much of yourundergraduate education, drawing from: evolutionary biology, physics, math, general biology, animalbehavior, developmental biology, and introduces aspects of geologic history. If you maintain a positiveattitude and a professional demeanor throughout the semester, you will do very well.Grading: Your final course grade is determined from your balanced performance in both lab andlecture. In other words, lab and lecture grades are combined and equally weighted to determine yourfinal grade.Student project: Each student will be involved in a group (3-5 students) experiment executed during Thursday labs with instructors. A separate handout will outline expectations or oral and writtenpresentations.Writing: Biology 403 is considered a “W” (writing) course. As such, you will hand in severalassignments that will be edited, corrected, and commented on by both instructors. You will beexpected to submit a revision of your work to receive a grade on each assignment.Reading: Students are expected to read and re-read assigned material at least 8-10 hours per week.Postponing your daily reading will simply result in needless pre-test anxiety.Students are expected to faithfully attend and come prepared to both lecture and lab.In conclusion, attending class with a “can-do-attitude” will account for the vast majority (perhaps80%) of your success in this course. Stick with us and we promise you’ll learn a wealth ofinformation that will be useful to you throughout your career.Grading: Your final course grade is determined from your balanced performance in both lab andlecture. In other words, lab and lecture grades are combined and equally weighted to determine yourfinal grade.Lecture Exam #1Lecture Exam #2Final Exam50 pts50 pts (comprehensive)100 pts (comprehensive)Total Lecture Exam Points 200Total Lab Points 200 (see lab syllabus)Writing PointsAssignment 2 Project ProposalProject, Final Paper10 pts20 pts70 pts(Lecture)(Lab)(Lab)100 Total Points 5002                                                                  Learning Outcomes1. Students will be able to discuss and write syntheses of the major themes in theevolution of vertebrate form and function.2. Students will be able to graph, problem-solve, and interpret figures describingpatterns and processes in functional morphology, comparative biomechanics and physiology.3. Students will be able to conduct all aspects of an original, guided research projectwithin a small group, with products including a research paper and a publicpresentation both summarizing the experiment and results.4. Students will be able to identify anatomical traits and functions in all chordates.5. Students will be able to dissect and identify anatomical traits and functions in arepresentative mammal specimen.Course and University Policy: All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and /or a disciplinary sanction by theUniversityAll students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and the Office for Disability Equity(ODE). If you anticipate or experience barriers based on disability, please contact the ODE at: (406) 243-2243, ode@umontana.edu, or visit www.umt.edu/disability for moreinformation. Retroactive accommodation requests will not be honored, so please, do notdelay. Your instructors will work with you and the ODE to implement an effectiveaccommodation, and you are welcome to contact them privately if you wish.University of Montana Notes: • The official UMT mask and social distancing policy will be adhered to duringlecture and lab. At present, this means that masks must be worn during lecture and lab whenever indoors.  If pandemic circumstances should worsen during thesemester, we will adjust according to official UMT policy.3

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