BIOL 302 - Vertebrate Zoology

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University of La Verne

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Description:

The course will consist of a survey of the vertebrates beginning with non-vertebrate Chordate taxa and culminating with mammals. Pre-vertebrate chordates, fishes (jawless, cartilaginous and bony), amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds will be studied independently and comparatively to learn diagnostic attributes and the role they play in global ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate structure and function, ecology, and evolution. A laboratory requiring field-work, and investigations of vertebrate structure, function, and identification is required. Animal Biology (BIOL 205) will be a prerequisite. This course is not challengeable. 4.000 Credit Hours Prerequisites: Undergraduate level BIOL 205 Minimum Grade of C-

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.laverne.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 593-3511 ext 4900

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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