Course Format: Laboratory: 1:00P-5:00P, R, JH 243, plus time outside of
lab as necessary to write up reports.

Prerequisites:  Pre-or corequisite - Biol Z374.

Course Description: Laboratory and field observations of local
invertebrates, with an emphasis on studies and experiments involving
living animals.  Learning about writing scientific reports is an
important part of the course.

Required Text:  "A Short Guide to Writing About Biology", by Jan A.
Pechenik. "Fossils: A Guide to Prehistoric Life", by F.H.T. Rhodes et
al. "Pond Life", by G.K. Reid.

Weekly Assignments: Laboratory notebook entries detailing each week's
activities.

Exams/Papers: Five formal reports based on lab exercises. No exams.