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Mar 28, 2024
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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BIO 220 - General ZoologyLecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-4-5 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 of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021 and ENG 099 ; or 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 .
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