BIOL 34500 - Vertebrate Biology

Vertebrate diversity and the manner in which species are designed for their particular lifestyles, the relatedness and origins of the major vertebrate taxa, the basic vertebrate body plan, adaptations for feeding and locomotion, natural history of selected vertebrates, current conservation issues regarding vertebrates. Field experiences will include periodic visits to local nature preserves during the lab period. This course includes service-learning.

Preparation for Course
P: BIOL 11700 and BIOL 11900.

Cr. 4.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 3.