Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Western Main Campus

Biology 3229F/G

ANIMAL DIVERSITY: ANCESTRAL VERTEBRATES TO JELLYFISH


An introduction to animal phyla focused on understanding the diversity of body plans across the animal kingdom. Characteristics defining major animal groups, and key evolutionary designs and innovations are discussed in relation to ecology and life habits. Both extant, and some fossil, forms will be considered to illustrate animal evolution.

Prerequisite(s): At least 1.0 course from: Biology 2290F/G, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2483A/B, Biology 2581A/B, Biology 2601A/B and registration in third or fourth year.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: BIOLOGY

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