This course provides an introduction to the classification, relationships, structure and function of major animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on levels of organization, reproduction and development, comparative systems and a survey of selected phyla. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of animal form and function including comparative systems of selected groups. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).