Biology 351 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Mrs. Patricia Lee-Robinson, M.Ed., M.S., CNS
Fall 2006
Class Meetings: TR 9:30-10:50 am, Castle Science Center 120
Office: Castle Science Center 107
Office Hours: Monday and Friday 11-12, and by appointment
Phone: 735-4804
E-mail: plrobins@chaminade.edu
mailto:leerobin@hawaii.edu
Required Text: Liem, Bemims, Walker, and Grande.  Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates.  Harcourt College Publishers.  Third Edition.  2001.

General Course Objectives:
To examine structural aspects of organisms from representative vertebrate groups, and to study their evolution.
Concurrent registration in BI 351L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory is required.

Specific Student Objectives:
To examine different vertebrates and their interactions with both the abiotic and biotic components of their environment,
To understand representative vertebrate groups and their structural adaptations to their environments, 
To understand representative vertebrate groups and their physiological adaptations t their environments,
To gain an appreciation of the structure-function relationships in representative vertebrates.

Grading:
	Three lecture examinations		60%
	Quizzes				10%
	Attendance and Participation		  5%
	Final Examination			25%

Makeup examinations/quizzes and extra credit:
Makeup examinations and quizzes are not normally given.  If a student is ill and brings a doctor’s written excuse within 24 hours, the instructor may grant a makeup examination.  Extra credit assignments are not given.

Attendance:
	Presence is class is necessary in order for a student to fully grasp concepts and applications.  Absences 
beyond three unexcused (instructor’s prerogative) will result in a reduction of the course grade.	

Readings:
Students are responsible for all text assignments, as well as supplementary handouts.  Students are encouraged to read ahead to keep up with high volume of material.

Because the university is an academic community with high professional standards, its teaching function is seriously disrupted and subverted by academic dishonesty.  Such dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, which includes giving/receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination; obtaining information about an examination before it is given, using inappropriate/unallowed sources of information during an examination; altering answers after an examination has been submitted; and altering the records on any grade.  (Refer to the Chaminade University catalog for further information).

Tentative Course Outline:

Week	Dates			Topic								Assignment

1	Aug 22/24		Introduction				
				What is vertebrate morphology?  Historical review		Chapters 1, 2, 3
				Phylogenetic Relationships
				Diversity						
	
2	Aug 29/31		Integument							Chapter 6
				
3	Sep 5/7		Skeletal System:   General/Cranial				Chapters 7 and 8

4	Sep 12/14		Examination I (Ch 1-3, 6, 7)
				Axial Skeleton: 						Chapter 8

5	Sep 19/21		Appendicular Skeleton 					Chapters 9 and 10

6	Sep 26/28		Muscular System						Chapter 10
				
7	Oct 3/5		Support/Locomotion						Chapter 11

8	Oct 10/12		Sensory Systems						Chapter 12
				Examination II (Ch. 8-11)

9	Oct 17/19		Sensory Systems									
								
10	Oct 24/26		Nervous System						Chapter 13 and 14
				
11	Oct 31/Nov 2		Endocrine and Digestive Systems				Chapter 15 and 16
	Nov 3			LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES

12	Nov 7/9		Digestive System						Chapters 16 and 17

13	Nov 14/16		Examination III (Ch 12-15)
				Respiratory and Circulatory Systems				Chapters 18 and 19	

14	Nov 21			Circulatory System
	Nov 23			Thanksgiving Holiday
			
15	Nov 28/30		Excretory and Reproductive Systems				Chapters 20 and 21
	
16	Dec. 4			Final Examination
				8:00-10:00 am			

Note: Every effort has been made to insure that the material in this syllabus is accurate and complete.  However, occasionally changes must be made in the printed schedule. Thus the instructor reserves the right to make any changes in the contents of this syllabus that she deems necessary or desirable. These changes, if any, will be announced as soon as the need for them becomes apparent.

Note:

General Guidelines for use of all Division of Natural Science and 
Mathematics Laboratories at Chaminade University 

1.    Come to lab properly dressed.  Bare feet, flip-flops, or sandals are 
NOT ALLOWED.  If your clothing does not cover your midriff, knees and 
shoulders, you must wear a lab coat. 

2.   Do not eat, drink, apply cosmetics or chew gum in the lab.  Do not 
place pencils, pens, labels, fingers (or any other objects) in your mouth. 
Keep your hands away from your face. 

3.   Never mouth pipette any liquid in any laboratory. 

4.   Keep cuts or open wounds covered.  Gloves are available. 

5.   Work on the lab bench, not on your notebook, over the floor, or in your 
lap. 

6.   Keep you work area organized, to reduce confusion, chance of error, or 
chance of spilling. Put away unneeded notebooks, papers, and personal 
electronics.