VTMED 6103

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VTMED 6103
Comparative Anatomy: Pattern and Function

Course information provided by the 2022-2023 Catalog.

The primary goal of this course is to equip learners to infer the anatomy of just about any vertebrate they encounter. Using 1) phylogenetic reasoning and 2) exposure to diverse taxa through dissection, we will study anatomical variability among amniotes (mammals, birds, and reptiles) and anamniote (amphibian & fish) species. This is accomplished by relating the anatomy of major organ systems in each species to a common basic pattern and considering the differences in a functional and clinical context. Five major systems are explored (integumentary, locomotory, cardiorespiratory, digestive, and urogenital) in a variety of species as available.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5100.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: first-year veterinary students; second-, and third-year veterinary students with permission of instructor.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12115 VTMED 6103   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 12114 VTMED 6103   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person