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B027704 - COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND LABORATORY
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Course program
Academic Year 2023-24
Course year
Second year - Second Semester
Belonging Department
Biology (BIO)
Course Type
Single education field course
Scientific Area
BIO/06 - COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY
Credits
6
Teaching Hours
52
Teaching Term
19/02/2024 ⇒ 14/06/2024
Attendance required
No
Type of Evaluation
Final Grade
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Teaching Language
Italian
Course Content
Form and function, evolution. Systematics and phylogeny of Vertebrates. Embryology. Integument and skin appendages. Skeletal system and its evolution. Muscular system and mode of locomotion.
Circulatory system. Respiratory System. Digestive system. Excretory system and osmoregulation. Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Sensory organs.
Circulatory system. Respiratory System. Digestive system. Excretory system and osmoregulation. Central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Sensory organs.
Suggested readings (Search our library's catalogue)
Anatomia comparata dei vertebrati - Liem e coll. Edises
Anatomia Comparata - Stingo e coll. EdiErmes
Manuale di Anatomia comparata - Giavini e Menegola, Edises
Anatomia Comparata - Stingo e coll. EdiErmes
Manuale di Anatomia comparata - Giavini e Menegola, Edises
Learning Objectives
Learning of the principles that shape forms in evolution and their description in the Phylum Cordati. Systematic and evolutionary analysis of the anatomy of vertebrate systems.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and laboratory.
The course uses also online materials and resources.
The course uses also online materials and resources.
Further information
Student reception: tuesday 15.00-17.00 (Sesto Fiorentino). Please confirm appointment by email.
Type of Assessment
Written and oral exam
Course program
Form and function, evolution. Systematics and phylogeny of Vertebrates. Comparative embryology. Integument and skin appendages. Skeletal system and its evolution. Muscular system and mode of locomotion. Circulatory system. Respiratory System. Digestive system. Excretory system. Central and peripheral nervous system.