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| 81.215/217 | A non-majors introduction to the marine environment focusing on the physical and biological aspects of different marine ecosystems. The course explores the physiological, behavioral and physical mechanisms that determine the fundamental aspects of marine organisms from bacteria up to marine mammals. The New England region is emphasized. Field trips may be required. Spring only. |
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| 81.306/308 | A study of invertebrate structure, function, taxonomy and evolution. Labs are dedicated to taxonomic identification, observation and dissection of live and preserved animals. Field trips may be required. Illustration and writing intensive course. Fall semesters only. Graduate students may enroll using Special Problems credits. |
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81.413/415 81.513/515 |
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A continuation of 81.306 with a focus on the "deuterostome" phyla such as Echinodermata, Hemichordata and Chordata. Additional phyla for discussion include Chaetognatha and the lophophorates. Discussions on the evolution of chordates is a strong component of this course, and readings from the primary literature are emphasized. 81.306 is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Spring semester only. |
81.457/459 81.557/559 |
An exploration of the largest phylum of animals on the planet. Lectures and group discussion on topics such as homology, the origin(s) of segmentation, proto-arthropod evolution (Annelida, Onychophora, Tardigrada), and the relationships of the major arthropod clades. Labs are dedicated to taxonomic identification, observations of living specimens, and detailed dissections.This class is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Offered occassionally. |
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81.457/459 81.557/559 |
An in-depth exploration into the diversity of animals that parasitize humans, livestock, and other animals (both vertebrates and invertebrates). Lectures emphasize the morphology, form and function, physiology, systematics and evolution, lifecycles and pathogenesis of major parasitic groups. This class is designed for advanced undergraduates and graduates. Spring semester only. |
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81.457/459 81.557/559 |
Aschelminthes: The Minor Phyla (Future offering) |
An introduction to some of the most unusual, enigmatic, and smallest invertebrates on the planet. Detailed lectures on the ecology, functional morphology, and evolution of cycliophorans, entoprocts, gastrotrichs, gnathostomulids, kinorhynchs, loriciferans, nematodes, nematomorphs, priapulans and rotifers. This course is planned for the near future and currently unavailable. |
Laboratory for the Study of Microscopic Invertebrate Diversity
Dr. Rick Hochberg's Biology Courses
