ZOO 439/439L - Evolutionary Ecomorphology

Institution:

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Description:

The course focuses on how the form of animals is shaped by their natural environment and evolutionary history. Traditional and current methods in morphometrics, functional morphology, biomechanics, and animal ecology and behavior will be studied. Systems in terrestrial and aquatic environments, including feeding, locomotion, and social interactions, will be examined with respect to abiotic and biotic factors. Laboratory reinforces principles and provides practical exposure to laboratory and field methods used in Evolutionary Ecomorphology, with special emphasis on animal performance testing. Laboratory includes a quarter project. Prerequisites: BIO 123/123L; ZOO 201/201L or ZOO 238/238L. BIO 211/211L; PHY 121/121L are recommended. Junior standing is required. Lappin.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.csupomona.edu

Phone Number:

(909) 869-7659

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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