BIOL 242: human structure and functionThis course aims to introduce the organization of the human body at multiple scales: from cells to the whole-organism. The course covers human anatomy and physiology by incorporating both clinical and evolutionary applications.
BIOL 453: comparative vertebrate anatomyThis course reviews the major systems of the vertebrate body plan in an evolutionary context. The course includes a lecture and extensive dissection-based lab portion.
BIOL 450: vertebrate paleontologyThis course surveys the diversity of fossils beginning with early vertebrate evolution and extending through to Mesozoic diversity including dinosaurs. The lecture portion of this class is synapomorphy based with broad aims in teaching macroevolutionary trends and hypothesis-based reasoning. The lab portion involves Burke Museum specimen-based application of lecture material.
BIOL 180: introductory biology (evolution & ecology)This introductory course is the largest at the University of Washington teaching students from across disciplines. The aim of the course is to introduce fundamental concepts of evolution and ecology as well as hypothesis-based reasoning.
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