BIOL 206 - Zoology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

The taxonomy of the protozoa and metazoa as well as the morphology and physiology of the major homeostatic organ systems are studied from a comparative and evolutionary point of view. The laboratory consists of a study of selected organisms which best demonstrate the theory and principles of homeostasis. Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 102. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the morphological design of the typical animal cell (2) Identify the various types of animal tissues (3) Describe the "life" of an animal cell as it relates to the cell cycle (4) Classify animals based upon morphological and physiological relationships (5) Compare selected animal reproductive cycles (6) Recognize the origin, evolution and structural development of the animal body organ systems (7) Describe selected parasite-host relationships

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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