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Course Information

BIOL 1224 General Zoology

Description

An introduction to animal biology. Major concepts in ecology, evolution, and behavior of the major animal phyla will be covered. A survey of the major organ systems common to all animals will also be covered.

Lecture and laboratory.

Co-Requisite

BIOL 1224L

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Textbooks

Campbell Biology, 11^th Edition, by Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, & Jane B. Reece
Call Number: Unavailable
ISBN: 9780134093413
Publication Date: October 19, 2016
The eleventh edition of the best-selling Campbell Biology sets students on the path to success in biology through its clear and engaging narrative, superior skills instruction, innovative use of art and photos, and fully integrated media resources to enhance teaching and learning.
Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology, 18^th Edition, by Cleveland P. Hickman, Larry S. Roberts, Allan Larson, & Helen I’Anson
Call Number: Unavailable
ISBN: 9781260411218
Publication Date: August 28, 2019
Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology uses a comprehensive, phylogenetic approach in emphasizing basic biological principles, animal form and function, and evolutionary concepts.

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Environment Complete
Environment Complete offers deep coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more.

Environment Complete contains more than 1,957,000 records from more than 1,700 domestic and international titles going back to the 1940s (including 1,125 active core titles) as well as more than 120 monographs. The database also contains full text for more than 680 journals, including many of the most used journals in the discipline, such as Environment (back to 1975), Ecologist, Conservation Biology, etc. Additionally, Environment Complete provides full text for 120 monographs such as Encyclopedia of World Environmental History (3 volumes), Advances in Water Treatment & Environmental Management, etc.
JSTOR
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Extends coverage in the social sciences, focusing on disciplines with high usage and broad appeal across all levels of higher education; education, law, and political science disciplines anchor the collection, and include journals from the American Bar Association, Brill, Lynn Reiner, and Springer.
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Journals

Evolution
Evolution, published for the Society for the Study of Evolution, is the premier publication devoted to the study of organic evolution and the integration of the various fields of science concerned with evolution. The journal presents significant and original results that extend our understanding of evolutionary phenomena and processes.
Journal of Mammalogy
Summarizes current understanding of the biology of an individual species including systematics, distribution, fossil history, genetics, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation.

Books

Evolution of the Vertebrates by Edwin H. Colbert & Michael Morales (Editors)
Call Number: 566 C671e4
ISBN: 9780471850748
Publication Date: April 8, 1991
An investigation of the evolution of backboned animals (vertebrates), now appearing in its fourth edition. Traces the history of each major vertebrate group from its origin to its extinction or the emergence of the next, more advanced group.
Exploring Animal Behavior in Laboratory and Field by Ken Yasukawa & Bonnie J. Ploger (Editors)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780080506197
Publication Date: November 13, 2002
Exploring Animal Behavior in Laboratory and Field is designed to provide a variety of exercises that engage students actively in all phases of scientific investigation, from formulating research questions through interpreting and presenting final results.

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