2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIO 2520 - Introduction to Animal Biology


This course introduces students to selected topics in biology through the study of animals. A unit on genetics covers Mendelian genetics, population genetics, and evolution.  A unit on ecology covers population dynamics, nutrient cycles, food webs, and biomes.  A unit on physiology includes cardiovascular, digestive, and other important systems.  An appreciation of taxonomic diversity is woven through all of the topics. This course is part of a one-year introductory sequence in biology.

Prerequisites & Notes
There is a lab fee. This course if offered every spring.

Credits: 4



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