General Zoology

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Credits: 3 Corequisite: BIOL 170L . Typically Offered: SPRING The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the diversity of animal life. Specifically, this course will explore the classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of major invertebrate and vertebrate Phyla. Topics covered include: Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Acoelomorpha, Platyhelminthes, Rotifera, Mollusca, Annelida, Nematoda, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Chordata.