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

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 3	Biology of Animals	Kate McGinn	Olin Hall 482	24 / 3	05/20/2025
Fall 2024	Block 4	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	Olin Hall 482	24 / 2	05/20/2025
Spring 2025	Block 5	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	Olin Hall 482	24 / 0	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 3	Biology of Animals		TBA	24 / 10	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 4	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	TBA	24 / 10	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 5	Biology of Animals		TBA	24 / 24	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 8	Biology of Animals	Maybellene Gamboa	TBA	24 / 24	05/20/2025