BIOL 203 Animal Biology: Our Relatives

Introduces the topics of invertebrate and vertebrate anatomy and physiology, taxonomy, diversity and classification, and animal adaptation in terms of form and function. Lab included. Prerequisite: BIOL 201. (NSL)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Describe basic body plans for invertebrates and vertebrates and invertebrates.
2. Describe homeostasis and regulation of cellular environment.
3. Describe respiration and nutrition.
4. Describe the principles of receptor biology.
5. Describe reproduction. Lecture and laboratory exercise Multiple choice test, journal
6. Describe embryology and development (e.g., based on observation of a shellfish species).
7. Describe immunity.
8. Describe principles of nerve control and sensory systems and how musculoskeletal systems work.
9. Demonstrate the use of classification keys for major invertebrate and vertebrate groups.
10. Correlate body structure and function and describe the anatomical basis of physiological events.