This
majors course will give you an opportunity to study the field of animal
biology in more detail. After a fundamental excursion into ecology, biogeography
and evolution we will venture into a survey of the enormous diversity of
invertebrates and vertebrates on our planet. Their evolutionary relationships,
taxonomy, structure and physiology will be covered. At the same time we
will also use a comparative approach on how different animal taxa have
solved their physiological problems. Current topics related to organisms,
conservation and the environment will be integrated into the course throughout
the semester. In addition you will participate in several field trips.
Course
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