Vertebrates-Lectures

1.-Introduction
2.- Evolution and speciation

3.- Phylogenetic systematics

4.-Chordate origins and diversity
5.-Vertebrates: "fish"

6.-Aquatic vs. terrestrial life

7.-Amphibians and synapsids

8.-Endothermy and ectothermy

9.-Sauropsids: "reptiles"

Mid-term exam - In class

10.-Ontogeny

11.-Integument

12.-....and derivatives (teeth)

13.-The cranium
14.-Axial skeleton

15.-Appendicular skeleton
16.-Vertebrate flight

17.-Vertebrate Migration

18.-Sense organs

19.-The brain
20.-Digestive system

21.-Respiratory system

22.-Circulatory system

23.-Immune system
24.-Excretory system

25.-Sex I: How
26.-Sex II: What, why and so what

27.-Summary​

FINAL EXAM​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​