General Zoology

Catalog description

Applies the concepts introduced in Biology 1 to the study of animals and evolution. Course includes a survey of animal phyla and single-celled, eukaryotic taxa. Specific animal topics include: patterns of diversity and classification, morphology and physiology, life cycles and development, animal behavior, and the significance of sexual reproduction. Evolution topics include speciation, phylogeny, macro- and microevolution, adaptation to environmental and social challenges, and natural selection. Other topics may include genetic drift, gene flow, mutation, nonrandom mating, and basic population genetics. Designed for biology majors and related fields, but open to all qualified students. Grades are P/NP option. Prerequisite: BIOL-1 and Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the intermediate algebra level.