Invertebrate Zoology
MAR215: (and MAR315) A survey of invertebrate animal diversity and functional biology in the class and laboratory. Offered odd years in Spring Session.[ Course Page | Syllabus | General Expectations | Web Resources ]
Description
A survey of invertebrate animal diversity and functional biology in the classroom and laboratory. Animal phyla are examined with respect to anatomy, systematics and evolutionary relationships, geographic distribution, ecology, and behavior. The theory and practice of captive marine invertebrate care and management are introduced. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: SC 101, SC 102 or SC 203.
This course is an elective for Marine Biology, Environmental Science and Outdoor studies majors; and is also of interest to Education majors desiring a laboratory course in the natural sciences. Pre-requisites: an introductory biology or environmental science course.
Lower divsion students should take MAR 215 Invertebrate Zoology and Care in Captivity, with an emphasis on laboratory care and culture of invertebrates. Upper division students should take MAR 315 Invertebrate Zoology with Laboratory Techniques, which emphasizes the use of lab techniques to study invertebrate behavior and biology.
Required text: Barnes et al. The Invertebrates: A synthesis.
Learning Objectives
This course will give the student an understanding and familiarity with invertebrate animal:- evolution, classification, diversity, and identification;
- ecology and behavior;
- care, maintenance, and behavior in captive saltwater settings;
- lab techniques for ecological and behavioral research in captive settings (300-level).
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