Biology 351L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory
Chaminade University of Honolulu/Fall 2007
Mrs. Patricia Lee-Robinson, M.Ed., M.S., CNS
Class Meetings: Wednesdays, 2-4:50 pm, Henry Hall Room HL1
Office: Castle Science Center 107
Office Hours: Monday and Friday  11-12, and by appointment
Phone: 735-4804
E-mail: plrobins@chaminade.edu

Required Text:
Fishbeck and Sebastiani,  Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Manual of Vertebrate Dissection, Morton Publishing Company, 2001

Concurrent registration in BI 351 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lecture is required.

General Course Objectives:
To examine structural aspects of organisms from representative vertebrate groups through dissections and demonstrations.

Specific Student Objectives:
To examine different vertebrates and their habitats,
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 laboratory practical examinations		90%
	Dissections, Attendance/Participation			10%

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 one 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 give, 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	Date			Topic						Assignment

1	8/29			Introduction to laboratory			Introduction in lab manual
				Overview of dissection 			p. 1-4
				techniques/expectations
				Explanation of lab safety guidelines
				Directional terms

2	9/5			Chordata: Lamprey Dissection			Lab manual:  pp. 27-44
				Vertebrate Integuments			p. 53-54; 206-208, Handouts

3	9/12			Dogfish					Lab manual: pp. 47-54; 58-59, 67-131
				External Anatomy
				Musculature
				Internal Anatomy

4	9/19			Skeletal System					Lab manual, pp.209-226
				
5	9/26			Skeletal System
				
6	10/3			Lab Exam I
				(To cover all material from labs 1-4)
				
7	10/10			Cat External Anatomy				Lab manual: pp. 205-208
				Cat:  Muscular system				Lab manual: p. 227-258

8	10/17			Cat: Muscles continued					
				Body Cavities/Mesenteries			Lab manual: pp. 79-84; pp. 259-269
				Respiratory/Digestive  System			Lab manual: pp. 85-94; pp. 271-284
										Handouts

9	10/24 			Sense organs					Handouts
				Eye, Ear
				Digestive System Wall Chart
				
10	10/31			Lab Exam II
				(To cover all material from labs 7-9)

11	11/7			Dry Lab:
				Models of: Heart, Lung, Brain			Handouts
	11/9			Last Day to Withdraw from Class

12	11/14			Heart, Brain, Eyeball Dissection		Lab manual: pp. 325-340;  pp. 295-324
										Handouts

13	11/21			Urogenital System				Lab manual: pp. 285-298
										Handouts

Tentative Course Outline:

Week	Date			Topic						Assignment

14	11/28			Endocrine System				Lab manual: pp. 341-346
											
15	12/5			Lab Exam III
				(To cover all material from labs 11-14)

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.

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.