Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Course
This course builds expertise in comparative vertebrate anatomy by linking skeletal structures, organ systems, and evolutionary adaptations across diverse habitats. Participants develop essential research skills in phylogenetic analysis, fossil interpretation, data collection from specimens and digital sources, and scientific writing tailored for biology careers and academic pursuits.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This intensive course equips learners with practical skills to examine skeletal and organ adaptations in vertebrates. Key topics include comparing axial and appendicular skeletons, respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems across lineages, applying phylogenetic methods, interpreting fossils, and honing research, data gathering, and scientific writing for comparative biology 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 anatomical data.
- Write concise, publication-ready reports on comparative anatomy with proper citations.
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