BIO 5018 Invertebrate Zoology
Invertebrate Zoology is the study of all animals not possessing a backbone - which is about 99% of all identified animal species! This course will focus on the phylogeny, anatomy, physiology and life strategies of various invertebrate phyla from the Protozoa to the Porifera, Platyhelminthes, Annelids, Molluscs, Arthropods, and Echinoderms. Laboratory material will supplement lecture material, and there will be numerous dissections and comparative analysis throughout the course. Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II.