BIOL 424: Integrative and Comparative Zoology

Course Description

Study of the organismal biology, evolution, and natural history of a representative focal animal group designated for the semester. Lecture topics include morphology, classification, diversity, evolutionary history, anatomy, physiology, movement, reproduction, behavior, communication, ecology, and conservation. Practical work includes species identification, collection study, field methods, and behavioral observation. Students develop individual projects. Three hours lecture plus local field trips. Course may be repeated for credit when focal animal group varies. See current schedule of courses for focal animal group. Students cannot receive credit for both Biology 424 and Biology 524. (AY).