ZOOL 224 - Vertebrate Diversity

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

A comparative survey of vertebrates, focusing on their morphology, classification, and phylogeny. Prerequisite: BIOL 108.

ZOOL 406 - Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

A survey of amphibian and reptile diversity focussing on morphology, systematics, behaviour, and ecology of major groups, within a phylogenetic and evolutionary framework. Laboratories feature extensive use of departmental collections, and include Albertan species. This course will normally include traditional lectures and student seminars. Prerequisite: ZOOL 325 or both ZOOL 224 and a 300-level Biological Sciences course. Offered in alternate years.