The structure, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and life histories of the invertebrate animals. The evolution, taxonomy, ecology, and behavior of vertebrates.
Emphasis is on the adaptations of wild animals to their natural habitats.
Laboratory will include field trips. The causes, origins, and evolution of animal behavior emphasizing field observations and experiments on the behavior of a variety of animal groups. The analysis of development of chordate organ systems accompanied by laboratory work dealing with the frog, chick, and pig. The form and function of chordates accompanied by laboratory work dealing with a selected series of chordates. Host-parasite relationships of helminth and protozoan diseases important in health sciences and veterinary medicine.