University of Alberta

ZOOL 550, Advanced Biology and Evolution of Invertebrates


*3 (fi 6) (second term, 2-0-3). Advanced Biology and Evolution of Invertebrates. 
Invertebrate evolution and adaptations including topics on feeding and nutrition, motility, reproduction and development, and sensory systems. Emphasis will be on material from the primary literature. Laboratory exercises will involve advanced training in techniques of microscopy. Lectures and labs are the same as for ZOOL 450, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both ZOOL 450 and 550. 
 
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