BIO 225 - Invertebrate Zoology

Institution:

Bergen Community College

Subject:

Description:

This is a survey of the organisms without backbones, the invertebrates. Topics include the taxonomic concepts of cladistics versus the Linnaean phylogenetic study of these organisms. Concepts such as prostomates vs. deuterostomates, the development of the coelom, metamorphosis, etc., will be discussed. Laboratory sessions include external and internal examinations [dissections] of these organisms and descriptive and practical reinforcement of lecture materials. Lecture [3.00], Laboratory [3.00].

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite[s]: BIO-101, BIO-203.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bergen.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 447-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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