BIO 220 - General Zoology

Credit Hours 5
Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
Zoology is the study of the diversity of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. The goals of this course are: (1) to examine the evolutionary mechanisms that lead to the diversity of animals on our planet; (2) to survey the animal kingdom by comparing the unique structures and functions that are used to classify organisms into major phylogenetic groups; and (3) to gain experience with these organisms in the laboratory. The laboratory portion of the course includes: examination of representative organisms using slides, specimens and dissections. Several internet assignments, behavioral experiments and field sampling of JJC’s natural areas are included whenever possible. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in BIO 151; and placement into ENG 101 or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021 and ENG 099; ENG 022 and ENG 099; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079 and ENG 089, or ENG 096; and placement into MATH 098 or higher, or minimum grade “C” in MATH 094.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Is this course variable hours? No
Mode of Delivery
Traditional

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No