BI 321 - Invertebrate Zoology

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 4

The course will cover the general form and function, life histories, ecology and evolution of the major invertebrate phyla. An emphasis will be placed on animals which are representative of their particular group and those that affect the lives of humans. Laboratories will focus on observation of slides and prepared specimens, and dissection of representative organisms. Observation and collection of animals in the field in both freshwater and marine environments will also be required. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102, or BI 111, BI 112, and BI 113.