Identification of skeletal elements from the major vertebrate taxa, and aspects of skeletal functional morphology, with emphasis on extant taxa. Subjects include the skeletal systems of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 311C and Geological Sciences 404C or 405 with a grade of at least C- in each, and consent of instructor.