Zoology is the study of animals, which is accomplished through the comparison of the structure and function of their physiological systems. The focus will be on the diverse adaptations of animals to their environments.

        This course is designed as an introduction to the structure, function, and physiology of animals. We will study the evolutionary relationships among organisms by comparing and contrasting their adaptive strategies. Our studies will focus on invertebrate and vertebrate organisms. Specific course objectives include:

• To introduce the principles of evolution, diversity, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and behavior.


• To demonstrate the utility of the scientific method as a means of acquiring new information and to give you experience in using this method.


• To develop skills in communicating about biology in writing, in using appropriate scientific equipment, and in performing basic computations necessary for completing experiments and analyzing data.


• To gain an appreciation for the diversity of animals.

• Course Information
 

• Lecture and Lab Schedules

• 8/23/07 - Welcome!
 

• 8/23/07 - Quiz on Friday over Chapters 9 & 10 - focus on bolded terms!

• Sam Bode
 

• Tommy Dornhoffer
 

• Kelly Zalocusky