BIOL 685 - Problems in Vertebrate Evolution

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This course will provide a comprehensive survey treatment of the five vertebrate classes, emphasizing paleontological approaches, their morphological and behavioral adaptations and evolution in relation to climatic and geologic change. Both past and present vertebrate communities will be considered. The laboratory component of this course will stress structure and composition of past communities, species identification and biomechanics.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIOL 301 or consent of instructor.