BIO 123 - General Zoology

3 Credit(s)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of biology by way of a survey of the major animal groups, emphasizing structure, function, life cycles, evolution, and ecology.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR BIOL 100Z - Essential Biology (Lecture Only) Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will identify and describe structure and function of the basic biological units of animals.
CLO 2) Students will recognize pathways and transformations of energy and matter.
CLO 3) Students will describe fundamentals of biological information flow, exchange, and storage.
CLO 4) Students will evaluate how evolution unifies biology and diversity of animals.
CLO 5) Students will identify major animal structures and their function.
CLO 6) Students will recognize various animal phyla based on their characters.
CLO 7) Students will discuss how zoology relates to contemporary issues in human society.