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Nov 06, 2024
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BI 122 - Laboratory for BI 121 Credit Hours: 1
A survey of major representatives of the animal kingdom emphasizing a comparative study of the systems will be covered.
Course Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- microscope, classification: demonstrate competency in using the microscope; design a simple classification system for specimens provided for observation;
- protozoa, porifera and cnidaria: identify the anatomical features of members of these groups and explain various processes such as feeding, defense and body maintenance;
- acoelomate and pseudocoelomate animals: identify the anatomical features of members of the Platyhelminthes and Nematoda, and discuss the effects of parasites on the population of host animals;
- invertebrate coelomate animals: identify the anatomical features of members of the Annelida, Mollusca, Echinodermata, and Arthropoda Phyla; analyze the behaviors of these living organisms in relation to their environment and disturbances caused by captivity; and
- chordates: identify anatomical features of Chordata using shark, perch, mudpuppy, turtle and pig as examples; analyze behaviors of these living organisms in relation to their environment and disturbances caused by captivity.
Concurrent Registration: BI 121 F/S (C, S)
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