Biology 351: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Fall 2010
Professor:
Office:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Dr. Kenneth W. Gobalet
Science I, Room 205
661 654-3038
E-mail: kgobalet@csub.edu
You are welcome in my office any time I am free. Specific hours are posted outside Sci 205.
Required Text:
Fishbeck, D.W. and A. Sebastiani. 2008. Comparative Anatomy 2 nd. Edition.
Required reading available on line:
De Luliis, G., and D. Pulera. 2007. The Dissection of Vertebrates. Academic Press.
Chapter 1 pgs 1-17.
Hildebrand, M. & G. Goslow 2001. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure
Chapter 7, Pgs 103-111: Teeth
Chapter 30. Pgs 555-583: Feeding
Heinreich, B. 2001. Why We Run, a Natural History (or Racing the Antelope)
Ch 13, Pgs 163-185: Evolution of Intelligent Running Ape People
Kardong, K.V. 2006. Vertebrates, Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution
Chapter 4, Pgs 125-157: Biological Design
Chapter 7, Pgs 234-288; Skeletal System: the Skull
Pough, H. et al. 2009. Vertebrate Life. (8th edition)
Chapter 2, Pages 18-46: Vertebrate Relationships and Basic Structure
Ch 11 Pgs 267-304: Synapsids & Sauropsids, two Approaches to Terrestrial Life.
Ch 14 Pgs 371-388: Ectothermy, a Low cost Approach to Life
Ch 22 Pgs 580-605; Endothermy, a High energy Approach to Life
Recommended
Homberger, D. G., and W. F. Walker. 2004. Vertebrate Dissection. Ninth edition.
De Luliis, G., and D. Pulera. 2007. The Dissection of Vertebrates. Academic Press.
Kardong, K.V. 2006. Vertebrates, Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. 4 th Edition.
Dissection tools will be provided in class. A minimal set includes a dull probe, scissors, forceps (rat-toothed) and
scalpel. Dress down.
Grading:
Points will be totaled and grades determined based on the percentage score
scaled against the top cumulative grade in the class. The top grade isn’t
automatically 100%, but will be set by the instructor. The grade scale follows:
94-100
=A
73 - 76
=C
90 - 93
= A70 - 72
= C87 - 89
= B+
67 - 69
= D+
83 - 86
=B
63 - 66
=D
80 - 82
= B60 - 62
= D77 - 79
= C+
below 60
=F
Approximate value of the course assignments:
Exam
Bonus Book Review
Exam
Final
Paper
Additional:
October 7
October 25
Nov 2
November 22
Oct 28, Nov. 8, & 15
Laboratory exercises, paper topic
& references, quizzes
75
?
75
100
100
approx.
total
100
450
NOTES:
1.
Most of the skeletons and other anatomical preparations you will use in this course are Gobalet’s personal toys.
They are difficult or impossible to replace. Please handle them with respect. Wash hands before handling
skeletons and use the sticks provided as pointers. Do not use pens or pencils as pointers!
2.
Lecture and laboratory materials are closely related, and all examinations cover both. The final examination
covers the entire course.
3.
If your cell phone goes off during class, smash it and apologize to the class for the interruption. No exceptions!
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SCHEDULE
Week
Fishbeck & Sebastiani
(F&S) and readings
Topics
September 13-16 Introduction,
The Vertebrates
Pough Ch 2 Vertebrate
Relationships
Deliis & Pulera: 1-17
F&S: 29-50, 99,
129-140 (shark)
283-308 (cat)
Lab Topic and reading from:
DeLuliis & Pulera (DP)
Homberger & Walker (HW)
Vertebrate Diversity, Skeleton
DP: Chapters 1, 7 (131-151)
HW Chapter 4, 5, 6, xv-xvi
September 20-23 Vertebrates, Bone
Hildebrand Ch 7 Teeth
Mammal Skull Exercise,
Hildebrand Ch 30 Feeding Skeleton, continued
Sept. 27-30
Skeleton
Kardong 2006: Ch 7:
The Skull
Fish Skull Exercise
Skeleton
October 4-7
Skeleton
Examination Oct 7
Kardong 2006 Ch 4:
Biological Design
Skeleton
October 11-14
Muscles
F&S 51-54, 141-151,
309-342
Muscle: shark and cat
HW: 115-136, 144-183
DP: 27-31, 40-44, 153-180
October 18-21
More muscle
Endurance running
Heinrich Ch 13:
Hominid Running
Muscle
October 25-28
Circulatory, Respiratory and
F&S 55-60, 69-78
Digestive Systems
153-190, 343-410
Ectothermy
Pough 2009 Ch 14:
Bonus Review Due Oct 25.
Ectothermy
8 citations & paper topic due Oct 28
Respiration/digestion: Shark, Cat
November 1-3
Examination, Nov 2
Urogenital System
Endothermy
Circulation
DP: 51-59, 194-211
HW 290-308, 318-344
Nov 8-10
Endocrine System
F&S 95-98, 207-210,
Circulation/ Sense organs
(Nov 11 Veterans Day Holiday)
431-436
Tetrapods
Pough 2009 Ch 11:
DP 63-71, HW: 185-205
Paper due for peer editing Nov 8 Synapsids and Sauropsids
November 15-18 Nervous and
Sensory Systems
Revised paper due Nov 15.
F&S 65-68
Pough 2009 Ch 22:
Endothermy
F&S 79-94, 191-206
411-429
November 22, 2010 Final 8:00-10:30 am
Kidney / reproductive
DP: 45-51. 77-87, 180-194, 212-217
HW: 249-265, 272-289, 355-379
Nervous system
DP: 70-76, 218-225
HW: 206-248
Final
PAPER / PROJECT
Important Dates:
Oct 28 Paper topic statement (a paragraph) proper list of eight citations
You will also give a brief summary of one of these papers to the class.
Nov 8 One polished copy is due for peer review by your classmates.
Nov 15 Revised copy due to instructor with twice signed
student-evaluated copy. Papers that fail to conform to the
guidelines “Format for Research Papers” will not be graded.
Each student is required to submit a paper dealing with
some aspect of vertebrate biology that includes a
significant morphological component. There are two
options for format: In either case the target audience is
other students in the class.
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Option 1: A project that includes original or illustrative
work is to be written-up following the format found in
“Format for Research Papers.” This paper shall have a
minimum of eight cited original references and include at
least four double spaced pages (#12 font) of text
exclusive of the literature cited section, figures or tables.
Option 2: Literature review of a topic in vertebrate
morphology. This is an uninterrupted essay that is a
minimum of six double spaced pages (#12 font) of text
and contain at least 13 original cited references that
follow the format of “Format for Research Papers.”
For Both Options: Textbooks, general audience
magazines, summary sections of journals (usually
anonymously authored), encyclopedias and other popular
literature may be used but only as additions to the
required original works. An example of this type of
secondary source is the Science and the Citizen section of
Scientific American. Do not cite web sites without
instructor approval.
Papers on morphology usually required extensive
illustration. If you do not provide original pen-and-ink
artwork please use copies from your sources, but cite the
source in the figure caption.
Submit your paper without a title page. The title should
be centered on the first page with the centered name of
the author, course number, and date below. An abstract is
optional. Emphasis should be on professionalism.
The use of waste paper is encouraged.
Review Process:
Your paper must have been read and critiqued by at least
two other class members. Reviewers will be selected by
lottery. This is NOT a rough draft but a manuscript.
Your paper is due November 8 for in-class editing.
Revise your papers incorporating the suggestions of your
reviewers and submit both the copies reviewed and your
revision on November 15. Papers that do not follow the
proper format will not be accepted and treated as being
late (10% penalty). Permanent deductions will be made
for tardiness and lack of professionalism in the copies
submitted for review.
Author and Reviewer, please check the following:
Proper format (see “Format for Research Papers”): Number of references, Use of all cited reference in literature cited
section of text and citation of all references used.
Grading:
You will be graded on your writing skills, topical quality, appropriateness of references, integration (not regurgitation of
material) and compliance with format. In other words an “A” paper should include supported original ideas or opinions,
a “C” paper will only report information. The paper is worth 100 points or about one-fifth of your course grade.
Biology 351: Bonus Readings
Sept 2010
By turning in a book review and giving a short (~10 min) oral presentation, up to 25 bonus points
will be added into the final point total. Other books may be acceptable with instructor approval. The
number of points awarded will depend on the quality of the submission and the length and difficulty
of the book. The review is due Oct 25. The three-page summary should be single spaced using #12
font and 1” margins. Submit electronically to kgobalet@csub.edu and a printed copy. The top of the
first page of the summary must follow this format:
Comparative Anatomy Bonus Book Review:
Dawkins, R. 2009. The Greatest Show on Earth; The Evidence for Evolution
Laurent Fignon
October 25, 2010
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