Principles of Zoology Zoo103 3(2+1)

Structure, function and cytogenetics of the animal cell; different animal tissues; general characteristics and taxonomy of the Animal Kingdom; general characteristics of Subkingdom Protozoa with selected representative examples; taxonomy and characteristics of the Animal Kingdom from Porifera to Chordata with selected representative examples; an introduction in animal physiology with special emphasis on nutrition, digestion and metabolism; blood composition and functions.