Zoology

ZOOL 101L
INTRODUCTION TO ZOOLOGY
5 credits
Introduction to the animal phyla. Studies of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution illustrate the diversity and unity of animal life. Prerequisite: BIOL 101L. Meets distribution credit in Natural Sciences.

ZOOL 115L
BIOLOGY, TAXONOMY, AND LIFE HISTORY OF AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES
5 credits
Survey course on classification, physiology, and life history of ecologically and commercially important invertebrates. Emphasis on mollusks and arthropods. Field and laboratory exercises emphasize collection methods, identification using dichotomous keys, and dissection.

ZOOL 116L
FISH BIOLOGY, TAXONOMY, AND LIFE HISTORY
5 credits
Survey course on classification, physiology, and life history of vertebrate fishes. Emphasis on commercially and ecologically important species. Classroom lectures supplemented by laboratory exercises in which major organ systems are dissected and dichotomous keys are used for species identification.