BIOL 4260 Human Anatomy with Lab

In this course, students will explore and compare the form and function of representative members of the five vertebrate classes. Evolutionary similarities and differences in form and function will be investigated, as will both the selective pressures, and non-selective constraints that have contributed to vertebrate structure. The course will conceptually integrate vertebrate anatomy with developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and ecology, and will provide skills valuable to careers in a range of biological disciplines, including molecular cell biology, medicine, evolutionary biology, and ecology.

Course overview

Department
Biology
School
MCAS
Credits
0
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
BIOL2000

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Biology B.A.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.26 / 5

Based on 694 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Lynn Dibenedetto
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.60/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Lynn Dibenedetto · Higgins Hall 300 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Lynn Dibenedetto · Higgins Hall 390 Tu 11:00AM-01:00PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Lynn Dibenedetto · Higgins Hall 390 Tu 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Lynn Dibenedetto · Higgins Hall 390 Tu 04:00PM-06:00PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Lynn Dibenedetto · Higgins Hall 390 Th 11:00AM-01:00PM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Fall 2026 · Lynn Dibenedetto · Higgins Hall 390 Th 01:00PM-03:00PM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Fall 2026 · Lynn Dibenedetto · Higgins Hall 390 Th 04:00PM-06:00PM · Offered