Vertebrate Zoology

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Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 229 , BIOL 132 , BIOL 231 , and BIOL 232 ; or a grade of “C” or better in in BIOL 111 and BIOL 112 ; or permission of instructor. An introduction to vertebrate zoology including an examination of origin; class characteristics; evolution; and adaptations of body form, locomotion, feeding, protective, spacing, social, reproductive, activity cycles and special adaptations for various types of habitats. Emphasis on collection, preservation and identification of vertebrates.