SCB 165
Vertebrate Evolution · 3 credits · Fall 2026
Requirements
Pre-requisites of Math Proficiency (MATHX=60+) or Math Developmental class in a prior semester/session AND English Proficiency (ENGLX=65+) or English Developmental class in a prior semester/session are required.
About this course
This is a one semester lecture course that surveys the anatomy, systematic, evolution, life histories, behavior and ecology of the Vertebrata or back-boned animals. Topics include the diversity, classification and evolution of vertebrates, radiation of the Chondrichthyes, the major radiation of fishes, synapsids and sauropods, the lepidosaurs, Mesozoic diapsids, avian specializations, the Synapsida and the evolution of mammals, mammalian specializations, and Primate evolution and the emergence of humans.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World
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