4 NS, WR First Semester. Invertebrates represent over 97% of the animal kingdom. This course is a study of the anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of representatives of the major invertebrate phyla. Lectures are supplemented with weekly classroom discussions and writing assignments based on readings from the primary literature. Afternoon and overnight field trips and other laboratory experiences involve observation, collection, identification, and dissection of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine invertebrates.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: BIOL 120 and consent of the instructor.
Enrollment Limit: 14.
Ms. Garvin