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; 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
Is this an International Course? No