Catalog Course Description

Introductory survey of the biology of invertebrates, stressing comparative functional morphology, phylogeny, natural history, and aspects of physiology and development. Laboratory study of invertebrate diversity and functional morphology, and field study of the natural history of local marine invertebrates.

Fall Term

3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 6 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 6 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.

Spring Term

3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 6 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 6 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.