BIO 3320 - Vertebrate Zoology

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Introduction to evolution, biology and classification of vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Emphasis on a comparative approach to examining the anatomy, physiology, evolution, ecology, behavior, and life history aspects of vertebrates. Lecture focuses on a comparative analysis of all vertebrate groups, lab exercises separately treat the major groups. Fulfills the laboratory experience requirement. (Formerly BIO 317)
Prerequisite(s): (BIO 111 or BIO 1200), (BIO 113 or BIO 1300), (BIO 116 or BIO 1201), each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.