Lecture and laboratory. Microbiology 4 credits Taxonomy, physiology and genetics of microorganisms. Isolation, culturing and observation of bacteria. Role of bacteria in infection and immunity. Invertebrate Zoology 4 credits Phylogenetic study of invertebrate animals, emphasizing functional morphology and systematics.
Laboratory includes dissection and study of representative types.
Lecture and laboratory. Vertebrate Zoology 4 credits Survey of the natural history and evolution of vertebrates including discussion of major extinct groups. Laboratory includes study of structure of representative vertebrates and experimental work with vertebrate animals. Lecture and laboratory. Plant Taxonomy 4 credits Principles of plant classification.