Zoology (saylor.org)

Zoology (saylor.org)
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Have completed the following courses: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology through Introduction to Electromagnetism.
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Zoology (saylor.org)
Zoology is the scientific study of diversity of animal life, classification, physiology, behavior, and evolution. Unicellular organisms have evolved into complex multicellular forms. Organisms, both unicellular and multicellular, in various complex shapes and sizes are found in almost every habitat and environment.

The field of zoology includes many subfields of biology as well as a vast diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms.

In this course, you will gain a broad understanding of zoology. The course will begin with an introduction to and definition of zoology, invertebrate phyla, and vertebrate phyla. You will then study the history and evolution of animals. This course will also cover taxonomy, focusing on classical and modern means of classification and providing a broad survey of animal phyla, including some of their shared features and unique characteristics. It will also introduce you to the comparative anatomy and physiology of animals. Finally, the course will address animal ecology: the interaction of animals with one another and with their environment. This course will prepare you for further study in any biological field that involves animals, including ecology, wildlife management, evolution, animal physiology, animal behavior, and even human biology.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

- Have a comprehensive knowledge of zoology and its relationship with other fields of biology.

- Compare and contrast anatomical and physiological characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates.

- Answer specific questions about zoogeography, geologic time scale, animal evolution, and paleontology.

- Define, identify, and describe the different body systems.

- Apply this knowledge for further study in any biological fields that involves animals.


Course Requirements:

Have completed the following courses from The Core Program of the Biology discipline: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology through Introduction to Electromagnetism.



Free Course
Have completed the following courses: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology through Introduction to Electromagnetism.