Invertebrate Zoology

Catalog description

A comprehensive introduction to the biology and classification of major taxonomic groups of invertebrate animals. The course will survey the anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of these groups, emphasizing the major evolutionary relationships and key adaptations separating groups. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in BI 103 or BI 194 .