Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Course
This course builds your knowledge in comparative vertebrate anatomy by exploring skeletal structures, organ systems, and evolutionary adaptations across vertebrate groups and habitats. You will gain practical skills in phylogenetic analysis, fossil interpretation, data collection from various sources, and scientific writing to prepare for biology research and careers.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in comparative vertebrate anatomy through this intensive course. Learn to analyze skeletal adaptations in axial and appendicular structures, compare respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems across vertebrate lineages, apply phylogenetic methods, interpret fossils, and develop research, data collection, and scientific writing abilities for thorough comparative studies.
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Develop skills
- Apply phylogenetic tools to test adaptive hypotheses using real vertebrate data.
- Analyze axial and appendicular skeletons for locomotor and habitat adaptations.
- Compare respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems across major vertebrate groups.
- Use museum specimens, CT scans, and online repositories to collect and document anatomical data.
- Write clear, publication-ready reports on comparative anatomy with proper citations.
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