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

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Rubric for assessment

Team Players Laid Back Spacemen

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

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

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Learning Plan

LEARNING OUTCOME LECTURE TOPICS WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES

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

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

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Chair, Biology Department

6 Term 1 AY 2018-2019