BIOL 6500 Animal Diversity

A survey of the animal phyla with emphasis on functional morphology, ecology and phylogeny. Intended for secondary education and middle grades graduate students with a science concentration.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Students will develop an understanding of the phylogenetic relationships among animal phyla.
2. Examine and investigate the functional differences among animal phyla.
3. Explore the role those differences play in determining the distribution of those phyla in time and space.