Biology 361 - Animal Diversity

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Macalester College

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A broad introduction to the diversity and evolution of animal life. Students will become familiar with the major and minor groups of animals from sponges and jellyfish to insects and vertebrates. Through lectures, discussions, field trips and laboratory observation, students will learn to identify the metazoan phyla and understand their evolutionary history and relationships. Additional topics include the origin and diversification of animal body plans, reproductive strategies, and biogeography. Prerequisites: Biology 270 (Biodiversity and Evolution). Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Spring semester. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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