BIOL 1604 - General Zoology

Description
An introductory biology course that examines zoological principles related cellular, tissue, and organ levels of development and genetics. All the animal phyla will be considered along with elements of their ecology and evolution.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

4 Credit Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
BIOL1054 (ACTS) - Zoology

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Apply the scientific method by gathering and analyzing data, drawing conclusions and presenting findings in a written form.
Demonstrate college-level knowledge of invertebrate and vertebrate phyla classification.
Relate taxonomy to evolutionary processes and animal structural, developmental and functional characteristics.
Define specialized terminology utilized in zoology.
Identify selected external and internal structure; and associated biology and function for different kinds of animals.

Standard Practices

Classification
Survey of the five Kingdoms
Characteristics of phyla and classes
Comparative Anatomy & Physiology
Embryonic development
Cellular, Tissue, Organ, & Organ System levels of development
Evolution of various animal phyla related to anatomy & physiology