Invertebrate Zoology

Course Details

  • Acronym

    BIOL 434

  • Instructor(s)

    Kenneth Sebens

  • Quarter

    Winter 2026

  • Credits

    5

  • Fulfills

    Biodiversity elective

  • Gen Ed Credits

    NSc

  • Prerequisites

    either BIOL 220, BIOL 240, B BIO 220, or T BIOL 140

Course Description

Comparative biology and morphology of invertebrates. Laboratory work emphasizes structures and functions. Emphasizes annelids and related worms, mollusks, and arthropods. Cannot be taken if credit received for either FHL 430/BIOL 430 or FHL 432/BIOL 432.

Registration restrictions: BIOL majors only Period 1

Major requirements: Biodiversity elective, Other marine biology elective, 400-level elective, Lab elective

Minor requirements: Biology/Friday Harbor Labs elective