BIO1101: Zoology

COURSE DESCRPTION

This course covers the major taxonomy of the Animal kingdom and their classifications with an introduction to Animal anatomy, physiology, morphology and ecology

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Compare different phylum of Invertebrates by anatomy and physiology
2. Explain how species interact including their relationships in Ecosystem
3. Classify each organism in their origins of the Animal groups

Required Materials

1. Laboratory Equipment & Tools

Dissection kits (scissors, forceps, pins, scalpels).

Hand lenses and microscopes.

Prepared microscope slides (Porifera spicules, Hydra, Ascaris, insect wings, fish scales, etc.).

Preserved specimens (earthworm, frog, fish, insect collections).

2. Field & Practical Materials

Field notebooks for observation and sketching.

Nets, jars, and simple collection tools for small organisms.

Charts, models, and diagrams of animal groups.

3. Multimedia & ICT Support

Access to zoology animations, videos, and documentaries (e.g., Khan Academy, Crash Course Biology).

Books and References

Core Textbooks (Required Reading)

1. Hickman, C.P., Roberts, L.S., Keen, S.L., Larson, A., I ‘Anson, H., & Eisenhour, D.J. (2017). Integrated Principles of Zoology (17th Ed.). McGraw-Hill.
2. Miller, S.A., & Harley, J.P. (2015). Zoology (9th Ed.). McGraw-Hill.
3. OpenStax (2020). Biology 2e. Rice University, OpenStax CNX (Free online resource).