HBA 550 - Vertebrate Evolution

Survey of the fossil record of vertebrate evolution. The course emphasizes the origin, phylogeny, comparative and functional morphology, biogeography, and paleontology of vertebrate animals. Laboratory included. The lectures and laboratories will utilize an extensive collection of comparative anatomical material, fossil casts, and slides.

4 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Spring, alternate years