Study of animal characteristics and review of phylogeny of major animal groups with special attention to vertebrates. Students learn the diversity of Kentucky fauna by participating in "The Great Kentucky Critter Hunt." This course employs traditional lecture and laboratory formats, and it requires active student participation in developing a field collection. It is recommended for science majors only. Prerequisites: BIOL 1204 and BIOL 1214 with a minimum grade of C or permission of the instructor. Course Rotation Spring.