BIOL 345 - Mammal Diversity and Evolution

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Case Western Reserve University

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This course focuses on the morphologic and taxonomic diversity of mammals in a phylogenetic context. By the end of the course, students will be able to (1) describe the key morphological and physiological features of mammals; (2) identify the main anatomical characteristics of all orders and most families of extant, non-volant mammals; (3) interpret a phylogenetic tree and the data used to generate it; (4) appreciate major historical patterns in mammal diversity and biogeography. Two lectures and one lab each week; most labs will be specimen-based and will take place at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. One weekend field trip to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This course satisfies a laboratory requirement for the biology major. Offered as ANAT 445, BIOL 345, and BIOL 445. Prereq: BIOL 214.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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