BIOL 161 - Animal Form and Function

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Students will develop an understanding of the diversity of animals and their natural histories as they relate to their respective form and function. The course seeks to integrate comparative aspects of the development, morphology, and physiology of animals with the concepts of life history, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary biology. In addition to lecture, laboratory sessions will enhance students¿ critical thinking skills and understanding of the complementarity of form and function as represented in the Animal Kingdom. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Although this course meets General Education Laboratory Science requirement for all majors, it is required for Biology majors and is taught at a level appropriate for science majors.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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