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BIO 200 - General Zoology

A survey of the major invertebrate and vertebrate phyla including evolution within biological contributions, basic structure, physiology and behavior of representatives of each subgroup. Dissection is required.

This course is designed for science majors who, upon successful completion, should be able to:

• Independently prepare a research project using scientific literature.
• Trace the development of life on the earth from the primitive atmosphere components through the initial heterotrophs.
• Describe the taxa, behavior, biological contributions, characteristic system and evolution in the unicellular invertebrates.
• Describe the taxa, behavior, biological contributions, characteristic systems and evolution in the higher metazoans excluding insects (Annelida, Mollusca and Arthropoda).
• Describe the taxa, behavior, biological contributions, characteristic systems and evolution in the class Insecta.
• In addition, explain why these are considered the most successful form of animal life.
• Describe the characteristics, evolution and taxonomical subdivisions of the Chordates.
• Explain the characteristics, taxonomy and organ systems of several vertebrate classes.
• Describe the evolution within the vertebrates using fossil history, comparative behavior and anatomy.
• Work independently in the laboratory by performing routine dissections and behavioral studies.
• Develop a lab notebook.
• Develop an extensive scientific vocabulary.

Prerequisite: Biological Science (BIO 100) or Introductory Biology II (BIO 111).

3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory each week 4 credits

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