Lower Invertebrates

1. Explain the taxonomy of invertebrates.
2. Describe the structure and level of organization of Mesozoa, Parazoa, and Metazoa.
3. Classify organisms in a hierarchical manner.
4. Apply the basic rules of the binomial system of nomenclature.
5. Distinguish between diploblastic and triploblastic organization.
6. Compare and contrast the characteristics of different invertebrate phyla.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Taxonomy Of Invertebrates

   • Unit 1: Classification of Organisms · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to classification of organisms.. Understand the basis of grouping organisms together.. Classify organisms in a hierarchical manner..

2. Week 2Module 1: Taxonomy Of Invertebrates

   • Unit 2: General Classification of Invertebrates · 2 hours

     Understand the basis of the classification of invertebrates.. Appreciate the four groups of invertebrates.. Become familiar with the names and features of some common invertebrates..

3. Week 3Module 1: Taxonomy Of Invertebrates

   • Unit 3: A Systematic Approach to Lower Invertebrate Structure and Levels of Organization · 2 hours

     Examine the characteristics and classification of the protozoans.. Understand the structure and levels of organization of protozoans.. Study the distinguishing features of Phylum Rhizopoda and Phylum Apicomplexa..

4. Week 4Module 1: Taxonomy Of Invertebrates

   • Unit 4: Phylum Sarcomastigophora · 2 hours

     Study the characteristics of members of phylum Sarcomastigophora.. Understand the basis of the classification of the Sarcomastigophora.. Examine the distinguishing features of members of the Phylum Sarcomastigophora..

5. Week 5Module 1: Taxonomy Of Invertebrates

   • Unit 5: Phylum Ciliophora · 2 hours

     Study the classification and characteristics of the members of the Phylum Ciliophora.. Recognize Ciliophora by most of their diagnostic features.. Identify common ciliates..

6. Week 6Module 2: The Structure And Level Of Organization of The Mesozoa, Parazoa And Metazoa

   • Unit 1: Mesozoa · 2 hours

     Study the classification and characteristics of the members of the mesozoa.. Understand the basis of the classification of Mesozoa.. Appreciate the two classes/orders of mesozoa..

7. Week 7Module 2: The Structure And Level Of Organization of The Mesozoa, Parazoa And Metazoa

   • Unit 2: Parazoa · 2 hours

     Examine the general classification of the Parazoa and have an overview of the phylum porifera.. Understand the structure and the organization of the Parazoa.. Appreciate the differences between the multicellular organization of the Parazoa..

8. Week 8Module 2: The Structure And Level Of Organization of The Mesozoa, Parazoa And Metazoa

   • Unit 3: Classification and Characteristics of the Poriferans · 2 hours

     Study the general characteristics and examine the classification of the Poriferans.. Understand the basis of the classification of Phylum Porifera.. Appreciate the classes that make up the Poriferans..

9. Week 9Module 2: The Structure And Level Of Organization of The Mesozoa, Parazoa And Metazoa

   • Unit 4: The Metazoa · 2 hours

     Have an overview of the metazoans.. Understand the structure and the organization of lower metazoans.. Examine the general characteristics of the Cnidarians..

10. Week 10Module 2: The Structure And Level Of Organization of The Mesozoa, Parazoa And Metazoa

    • Unit 5: The Phylum Cnidaria · 2 hours

      Examine the characteristics of the different classes of the Cnidaria.. Understand the characteristics of the different members of the cnidarians.. Classify the Cnidarians..

11. Week 11Module 3: Structure And Levels Of Organization Of The Platyhelminthes

    • Unit 1: The Phylum Platyhelminthes · 2 hours

      Have an overview and study the general characteristics of the phylum platyhelminthes.. Understand the characteristics of the different members of the platyhelminthes.. Classify the platyhelminthes..

12. Week 12Module 3: Structure And Levels Of Organization Of The Platyhelminthes

    • Unit 2: The Turbellaria · 2 hours

      Examine the classification and characteristics of the class Turbellaria.. Understand the general characteristics of the members of the class Turbellaria.. Classify the Turbellaria..

    • Unit 3: The Trematoda · 2 hours

      Study the characteristics and the classification of the class Trematoda.. Appreciate the general characteristics of the members of the class Trematoda.. Classify the Trematoda..

13. Week 13Module 3: Structure And Levels Of Organization Of The Platyhelminthes

    • Unit 4: Class Cestoidea (Cestoda) · 2 hours

      Study the outline classification and characteristics of the members of the Cestoda.. Understand the characteristics of the class cestoda.. Appreciate the differences between the members of the class cestoda..

    • Unit 5: The Phylum Nematoda · 2 hours

      Look at classification and characteristics of the members of the Phylum Nematoda.. Understand the basis of the classification of the phylum nematoda.. Become familiar with the names and features of members of phylum Nematoda.