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BIO 488 Biology of Arachnids


Lecture, lab and field course addressing principles of arachnid biology. Course covers morphology, physiology, behavior, natural history and ecology. Identification and classification of major arachnid families supported by collections and observations of organisms from southern Michigan.

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer (even yrs.)

Prerequisites - BIO 140 with a “C” or higher  or BIO 310 with a “C” or higher  or BIO 315 with a “C” or higher 
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Sophomore standing

Keywords: biology , zoology  
Often cross-Listed with:   
Equivalent Courses: BIO 588
Updates: Change to prerequisite 12/2021, effective Fall 2022; Change to credit hours 1/2018, effective Summer 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Change to prerequisite 7/2014, effective Summer 2015


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