DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY 
College of Science
 Department of Biology

ANATOMY-  COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF THE VERTEBRATES FOR BIOCHEM STUDENTS
Prerequisite :  ZOOLFUN, LBYBIO8,  ZOOLONE and LBYBIO1
Prerequisite to :EMBRYON, EMBRYOL, LBYBIO4, PYSIOLO/LBYBIO5
											 	Instructor   :  ______________________________    Contact details:  ________________________
   Consultation Hours : ________________________   Class Schedule and Room : ________________

Course Description	
Basic patterns of vertebrate structures and phylogenetic relationships of these structures are given emphasis in the lecture.  The study of organ systems is augmented with dissections done in the laboratory.  Students are given an insight of how similar or dissimilar vertebrates are.

Learning Outcomes	
On completion of this course, the student is expected to present the following learning outcomes in line with the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA)

ELGA	Learning Outcome	
Critical and Creative Thinker
Effective Communicator
Lifelong Learner
Service-Driven Citizen	On completion of the course, the student is expected to  compare and contrast the structures of the different vertebrates groups, characterize structure and functional relationships of the different organ systems, explain the phylogenetic relationship of different vertebrate groups; develop perseverance in coping with reading assignments; develop discipline, self-reliance and resourcefulness in studying the different topics and practice intellectual honesty particularly during exams.

Final Course Output	
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to submit the following during the indicated dates of the term.

Learning Outcome	Required Output	Due Date	
On completion of the course, the student is expected to  compare and contrast the structures of the different vertebrates groups, characterize structure and functional relationships of the different organ systems, explain the phylogenetic relationship of different vertebrate groups; develop perseverance in coping with reading assignments; develop discipline, self reliance and resourcefulness in studying the different topics and practice intellectual honesty particularly during exams.	Individual Output
   Assignments, which are given in the form of 
   study guide questions, must be submitted by 
   each student.	Week 5-13	
	Group Output
    Group presentation, through appropriate 
    media (Powerpoint, video) as output for 
    collating data for an assigned topic.	Week 5-13	

Rubric for assessment	

CRITERIA	Experts! (3.5-4.0)	Team Players 
(2.5-3.4)	Laid Back 
(1.5-2.4)	Spacemen 
(1.0-1.4)	
Set Objectives
(30%)	Objectives were set from the start of the presentation, and were reviewed at the end if it were achieved.
Moreover, the group highlighted the significance of the report to their course.	Objectives were set from the start of the presentation, and were reviewed at the end if it were achieved.	Objectives were set from the start of the presentation, 
but were not reviewed at the end if it were achieved.	No objectives were set from the start of the presentation.	
Content of Presentation
(30%)	New information was learned from the presentation, and was easy to understand.
Moreover, the presentation was concise.	New information was learned from the presentation, and was easy to understand.	New information were learned from the presentation, but was hard to understand.	No new information was learned from the presentation.	
Overall Performance of the Group
(20%)	The presenters did not read from the slides, and made sure everyone in class understood the information they were sharing.
Moreover, they were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable of their report.
	The presenters did not read from the slides, and made sure everyone in class understood the information they were sharing.	The presenters did not read from the slides, and made no attempt to assess if everyone in class understood the information they were sharing.	The presenters read from the slides, and made no attempt to assess if everyone in class understood 
the information they were sharing.	
Multimedia
(20%)	The report was creatively and uniquely presented, with the aid of the computer.
Moreover, it kept everyone attentive.	The report was creatively and uniquely presented with the aid of the computer.	The report was ordinary and very standard, but was aided by the computer.	The report was dull and boring.	

Additional Requirements	
•	Take and pass all exams
•	Actively participate in group work
•	Submit all requirements on time
•	Not to incur more than 2.5 weeks of absences
•	NO MAKE-UP exam shall be given on any missed exam EXCEPT in credible cases that must be duly notified by the Vice Dean.

Grading System	

      Long exams and quizzes                         90%
      Assignments                                             5%
      Group work                                            5%
      TOTAL                                                 100%
      Passing Grade                                       60%	Scale:
         92-100	             4.0
         86-91	             3.5
         80-85	             3.0
         75-79	             2.5
         70-74	             2.0
         65-69	             1.5
         60-64	             1.0
             <60                      0.0	

Learning Plan	

LEARNING OUTCOME	LECTURE TOPICS	WEEK	LEARNING ACTIVITIES	
On completion of the course,  the student is expected to compare and contrast the structures of the different vertebrates groups, characterize structure and functional relationships of the different organ systems, explain the phylogenetic relationship of different vertebrate groups; develop discipline, self reliance and resourcefulness in studying the different topics and practice intellectual honesty particularly during exams.	A.  Introduction
1.  The Phylum Chordate
2.  Craniate Body Plan
3.  Craniate Characteristics
4.  Vertebrate Characteristics
5.  Other Vertebrate Characteristics	1-2	PPT Presentation
Class discussion	
	B. Protochordate and the Origin of 
     Craniates
1.  Basal Deuterostomes
2.  Urochordates
3.  Cephalochordates
4.  The Origin of Craniates
5.  The Ammocoete Larva	2-3	PPT Presentation
Class discussion	
	C.  Parade of the Craniates
1.  Craniate Taxa
2.  Agnatha
3.  Placoderms
4.  Chondrichthyes
5.  Acanthodians and Osteichthyes
6.  Amphibians
7.  Reptiles
8.  Birds
9.  Mammals	3-4	PPT Presentation
Class discussion	
	D.  Integument
1.  Skin of Eft
2.  The Epidermis
3.  The Dermis
4.  Integument from Fishes to Mammals
5.  Functions of the Integument	4-5	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	FIRST LONG EXAM			
	E.  Skeletal System
1.  The Mineralized Tissue:  Bone,
     Cartilage
2.  Vertebrae, Ribs, Sternae
3.  Skull and Visceral Skeleton
4.  Girdles, Fins, Limbs	5-6	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	F.  Muscular System
1.  Major Categories of Muscles
2.  Introduction to Skeletal Muscles
3.  Axial Muscles
4.  Appendicular Muscles
5.  Somitomeric and Somitic Muscles of the 
     Head
6.  Integumentary Muscles
7.  Electric Organs	6-7	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	SECOND LONG EXAM			
	G.  Digestive System
1.  Procuring Food
2.  The Digestive Tract
3.  The Liver, Gallbladder and Exocrine 
     Pancreas	7-8	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	H.  The Respiratory System
1.  Gills
2.  Nares and Nasal Canals
3.  Swim Bladders and the Origin of Lungs
4.  Lungs and their Ducts	8-9	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	

	I.  Urogenital System
1.  Kidneys and their Ducts
2.  Urinary Bladder
3.  Genital Organs
4.  Cloaca	9-10	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	THIRD LONG EXAM			
	J.  Circulatory System
1.  Blood
2.  Heart and its Evolution
3.  Arterial channels and their 
     modifications
4.  Venous channels and their 
     modifications
5.  Circulation in Mammalian Fetus
6.  Lymphatic System	10-11	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	K.  Nervous System
1.  Neuron
2.  Growth and Differentiation of the 
      Nervous System
3.  Spinal Cord and Nerves
4.  Brain and Cranial Nerves
5.  Autonomic Nervous System	11-12	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	L.  Sense Organs
1.  Special Somatic Receptors
2.  Special Chemoreceptors
3.  General Somatic Receptors
4.  General Visceral Receptors	12-13	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	M.  Endocrine Organs
1.  Endocrine Role of the Nervous System
2.  Endocrine Organs derived from 
     ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm	12-13	PPT Presentation
Class discussion
Group discussion	
	FOURTH LONG EXAM	14		

References	

Text/Materials   :  Kent, G. and Carr, R. (2001) .  Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates.  9th 	edition.  
		     McGraw-Hill, NY.

Kardong, K. (2000).  Vertebrates Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolutions. McGraw-Hill, NY
Walker, W. & Liem, K. (1994).  Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates :  An Evolutionary Perspective.  	2nd edition.  Saunders College Publishing.
Hyman, L. (1985).  Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy.  The University of Chicago Press, Chicago.

Class Policies	
•	Honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process.
•	Proper decorum is to be observed among peers in all activities.
•	Absence and tardiness are strongly discouraged.
•	Attentiveness and active participation are critical to successful learning.
•	The use of mobile phones and other electronic devices is not allowed during class hours, unless necessary or upon the teacher's approval.
•	The policies on academic dishonesty, attendance, and behavior stipulated in your Student Handbook are honored in this course.

APPROVED BY: 

Dr. Mary Jane C. Flores
Chair, Biology Department