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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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(s): 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
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No