General Zoology - BIO 207 at Patrick & Henry Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/phcc/courses/BIO207-GeneralZoology

Effective: 2024-05-01

Course Description

Introduces the fundamental concepts of the diverse world of the animal kingdom, with emphasis on providing students with a comprehensive knowledge of the biological, behavioral, evolutionary, physiological, and ecological aspects of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of zoology with emphasis on the major groups that comprise the biodiversity of animal life on Earth. Students will be exposed to the concepts of reproduction, development, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of animals.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: BIO 101

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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