BIOL 2301 - Zoology

4 Credits
Covers the morphological and physiological characteristics of animals emphasizing adaptation, evolution, and ecology. The lab component will include hands-on experience with actual animal tissue specimens as well as group projects. Prerequisites: BIOL 1154 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. BIOL 1155 is recommended.

Pre-Requisites BIOL 1154, BIOL 1154

Major Content Areas
Intro to Zoology

Research in Zoology

Evolution and Phylogeny

Survey of Major Phyla

Ecology and Biodiversity

Reproductive Strategies

Student Research and Projects/Experiments.

Learning Outcomes
Describe and contrast the behavior and adaptive features of representative members of each major taxonomic group.Explain how animals maintain their internal integrity while responding to external and internal changes.Associate the mode of life, adaptations, and life cycles of selected animals to successful exploitation of their environment.Carry out a research project that culminates in either a presentation or the writing of a scientific paper.Demonstrate current standard lab safety practices and procedures.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
02 - Critical Thinking

03 - Natural Science