BIO 227 - Invertebrate Zoology

This course is a survey of the great diversity of free-living and parasitic organisms without backbones. While terrestrial and aquatic groups are studied, marine organisms and their planktonic stages are emphasized. The anatomy, systematics, and biology of invertebrates are studied through lectures, collections, dissections, microscopy, and videotape. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours.

Prerequisites: BIO 117 and BIO 118 and sophomore standing or higher, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Every Spring

Credits: 4