The study of animals

change in the genetic makeup of populations of organisms over time.

(the source of animal diversity and explains family relationships within animal groups)

Two part name used to describe each kind of organism

1st part - Genus

2nd part - species

ex. Homo sapien

The study of the relationships between organisms and their environment

species is in IMMINENT danger of extinction throughout its range

species is LIKELY to become endangered in the near future

1. Anatomy                2. Cytology

  3. Ecology                4. Embryology

5. Genetics              6. Histology

  7. Molecular Biology       8. Parasitology

9. Physiology              10. Systematics

8 Taxonomic Categories for

specializations in zoology

1. Entomology

2. Herpetology

3. Ichthyology

4. Mammalogy

5. Ornithology

6. Protozoology

7. Porferology

8. Invertebrate Zoology

study of amphibians and reptiles

study of any animal without a back bone

Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class,

Order, Family, Genus, Species

"form follows function"

believes evolution exists but that changes occur based on the organism's need

structural and physiological compatibility with the niche

We were created that way!

Macro-evolution

vs.

Micro-evolution

changes result in a newer organism that would be considered an entirely new species

vs.

changes that are relatively small (size or color)

1. Perpetual change

2. Common decent

3. Multiplication of species

4. Gradualism

5. Natural Selection

Scientific Method

Step 1

Observations

-find area of interest

-ask a question

-search for info

S. Method

Step 2

Create Hypothesis----induction

-make sure you can test it

-must be falsifiable

S. Method

Step 3

S. Method

Step 4

collect and analyze data

-discard all false hypothesis

-extend on the hypothesis that survived

S. Method

Step 5

Conclusion

-build tentative explanation to relate

tested phenomena and results = your theory