An introduction to the biology of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Evolution and functional architecture of animal body plans, patterns of structure and function, survival strategies, principles of animal ecology and evolution, and phylogeny of animal groups examined through lab, discussion, and investigative activities. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement.

Prerequisite: Strong high school chemistry highly recommended.

Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: Lab

1 unit — Gamboa, Linkhart

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2022	Block 2	Biology of Animals	Brian Linkhart	Olin Hall 482	24 / 1	06/02/2023
Fall 2022	Block 3	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	Olin Hall 482	24 / 0	06/02/2023
Spring 2023	Block 5	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	Olin Hall 482	24 / 2	06/02/2023
Spring 2023	Block 6	Biology of Animals	Brian Linkhart	Olin Hall 482	24 / 1	06/02/2023
Fall 2023	Block 2	Biology of Animals	Brian Linkhart	TBA	24 / 10	06/02/2023
Fall 2023	Block 3	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	TBA	24 / 10	06/02/2023
Spring 2024	Block 5	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	TBA	24 / 24	06/02/2023
Spring 2024	Block 6	Biology of Animals	Brian Linkhart	TBA	24 / 24	06/02/2023