Teaching
Comparative Oral+ENT Biology - BIOL 183 / 283
This course is a hands-on introduction to the mouth, ears, nose and throat of vertebrates. It provides a comparative view of the evolution, design and function of the mouth and associated cavities. The target audience is students interested in dentistry, otorhinolaryngology, audiology, speech pathology or organismal biology. Mastication, swallowing, speech and hearing are examined from various perspectives. Common clinical issues in humans, as well as species with extreme performances are also discussed. The course lacks formal lab sections, but classes include practical training in technical sculpture, casting, dissection, drilling, adhesives, wire work, anesthesia, and experiments on speech and hearing.
Registration
Credits: 4
No official labs, but 15 practical activities included in the classes.
Pre-requisites: BIOL 51 and 61.
Undergraduates: BIOL 183. It counts toward the bio major requirement of 6 bio electives.
Graduates: BIOL 283. It counts toward the bio M.S. requirement of 4 graduate courses.