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AQUATIC INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY

ZOOLOGY 303
Course Description

The form, function, development, basic physiology and ecology of the freshwater and marine invertebrates in the context of their environment. Study live invertebrate specimens, their habitat selection, adaptation and diversity.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.73

0.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
65.96%

-2.5% from Historical

Class Size
47

-7.84% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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