ZOOL 101 - Principles of Zoology KCC AA/DB

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: CHEM 100 or higher. ZOOL 101 is an introductory course in the biology of animals. Topics covered will include basic chemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, diversity, systematics, ecology, reproduction, development, and animal morphology, physiology, and behavior. Upon successful completion of ZOOL 101, the student should be able to: Describe the atomic and molecular bases of tissues. Draw an animal cell, label its parts and list their functions Solve monohybrid and multihybrid genetics problems involving complete dominance, codominance, multiple alleles, and sex-linked traits. Explain the basic principles of evolution, and the different forms that it takes. Connect the unique anatomical features of animals with their respective phyla and class, and list the functions of those anatomical features. Explain the principles of ecology, with a focus on consumers. Describe the animal organ systems, list their respective parts and their functions. Explain the principles of animal behavior.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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