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Sep 07, 2024
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ARCHIVED 2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BIOL 330 - Zoology (4)Knowledge of Biology I & Genetics for Health Professionals or their equivalent is recommended to be successful in this course. The course offers a survey of the animal kingdom and animal-like protists from an evolutionary perspective. Major lines of evolution will be traced as characteristics of each animal group are compared and contrasted. The taxonomy, diversity, behavior and ecology of all animal phyla will be studied with an emphasis on the functional anatomy of the major groups. Upon completion of this course, students will be proficient in classifying animal taxonomy and phylogeny, distinguish between major animal phyla and will be able to provide examples of major theories of evolution within the animal kingdom. This course includes a laboratory portion.
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