4.00 Credits
A detailed comparative study of the major invertebrate and vertebrate animal groups including protozoa, sponges, radiate animals, acoelomates, pseudocoelomates, mollusks, annelids, arthropods, echinoderms, the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Morphology, physiological adaptations, evolution and ecology are stressed in association with all animal groups. Three lectures and one three-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: BIOL 105 and 106. Nominal fee.