BIO 3020 - Field Zoology

Institution:

Lyndon State College (merged into Northern Vermont University)

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Description:

This course investigates the local animal groups with a particular emphasis on protozoa, molluscs, arthropods, and vertebrates. The lectures include taxonomy, life history of selected types-including economically important kinds-modes of adaptation to the environment, and zoogeography. The combined laboratory/field approach includes the study of identification, preparation and collection techniques, structure, observations of behavior, and local distribution. Students make a collection or do an elementary field project. The course requires two classroom hours and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is one semester of biological science; BIO 2240 is recommended. There is a lab fee. This course is offered by student request. Credits: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.LYNDONSTATE.EDU

Phone Number:

(802) 626-6200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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