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BIO 480 Natural History of Invertebrates


This field course focuses on recognizing, collecting, identifying, and preserving common invertebrates of Michigan, exclusive of the insects, emphasizing their natural history, ecology, and economic importance.

Often cross-listed with  

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

Prerequisites - BIO 310 with a “C” or higher  or BIO 315 with a “C” or higher 
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - BIO 580, ZOOL 300, ZOOL 570
Course History -
Change to description and prerequisite 12/2021, effective Fall 2022; Change to credit hours 1/2018, effective Fall 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Change to prerequisite 7/2014, effective Summer 2015

biology , zoology  


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