BIOL 3805 - Invertebrate Zoology (Z) (E)

4 hours

Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a grade of “C” or better. Students in this course will examine the morphology, physiology, behavior, and phylogenetic relationships of the major groups of invertebrates. In the first half of the course, students will be introduced to the defining characteristics of the major groups of invertebrates. In the second half students will learn how the organisms presented earlier interact with their environment and each other to form important ecological systems. The laboratory will include observations and experiments on live and preserved animals, a field trip, and an independent experimental research project. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab required per week.When Offered: Fall Even Years