{"id":648,"date":"2026-05-19T18:18:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/?page_id=648"},"modified":"2026-09-05T00:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:15:54","slug":"classroom-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/classroom-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"160\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"160\">Rutgers Zoological Collections<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"536\">The Rutgers Zoological Collections supports classes across the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources (EENR) at Rutgers University. Through curated specimens, laboratory integration, and field-based instruction, students engage directly with biodiversity, evolution, and ecology in action.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"752\">Our collections provide specimen-based teaching materials to many classes but emphasize those below.\u00a0 Additional courses in the EENR major are available on the <strong style=\"color: inherit;font-size: 1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deenr.rutgers.edu\/undergraduate\/ecology-evolution-natural-resources\/courses\">EENR Course Page.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"160\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"160\">Core Supported Courses<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"grm9v8\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"821\"><\/h6>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"grm9v8\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"821\"><strong>Invertebrate Zoology (11:216:324)\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/deenr.rutgers.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/216-324.pdf\">Invert Zoo Example Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"965\">This course examines the diversity, evolution, and biology of invertebrate animals, which represent the vast majority of animal life on Earth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1033 size-medium alignright\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9069-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9069-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9069-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9069-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9069-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9069-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"982\">Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Major invertebrate groups (arthropods, mollusks, annelids, and others)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1te0wg4\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1116\">Evolutionary relationships and phylogenetic classification<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y57dae\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1159\">Morphological and functional adaptations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k6it29\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1202\">Ecological roles of invertebrate species<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1312\">Students develop a strong understanding of animal diversity through comparative and\u00a0evolutionary frameworks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1312\"><strong>Vertebrate Zoology (11:216:325)\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/deenr.rutgers.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/216-325.pdf\">Vert Zoo Example Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1574\">This course explores the classification, evolution, and natural history of vertebrate animals, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1020 size-medium alignright\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9084-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9084-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9084-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9084-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9084-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9084.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">Topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<li data-section-id=\"imu1om\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1628\">Comparative anatomy and physiology<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d70bwa\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1681\">Evolutionary relationships among vertebrate groups<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11ar73r\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1728\">Life history strategies and ecological roles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pm80hw\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1779\">Identification and study of vertebrate diversity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1872\">The course includes specimen-based laboratory instruction and emphasizes hands-on learning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1872\"><strong>Ornithology (11:216:323)\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/deenr.rutgers.edu\/undergraduate\/ecology-evolution-natural-resources\/courses\">EENR Course Page<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1872\">Ornithology is the study of birds, focusing on their biology, behavior, evolution, and ecology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1019 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9071-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9071-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9071-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9071-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9071-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/09\/IMG_9071.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2126\">Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2306\">\n<li data-section-id=\"467cb2\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2165\">Bird anatomy, flight, and physiology<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z7r1vn\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2206\">Migration, communication, and behavior<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ntk0ml\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2252\">Evolutionary origins of birds from reptiles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gpjl05\" data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2306\">Field identification of local and migratory species<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2392\">Students engage through classroom and field trips while studying avian diversity.<\/p>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"3erq4g\" data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2549\"><\/h6>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"3erq4g\" data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2549\"><\/h6>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"3erq4g\" data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2549\"><strong>Principles of Ecology (11:216:351)\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/deenr.rutgers.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/216-352.pdf\">PEco Example Lab Syllabus<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deenr.rutgers.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-03\/216-351.pdf\">PEco Lecture Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2672\">This course introduces ecological principles and their real-world applications in environmental science and conservation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2689\">Topics include:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-749 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6836-2-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6836-2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6836-2-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6836-2-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6836-2-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6836-2-2048x1303.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2864\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mo3mct\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2724\">Population growth and regulation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"htoec6\" data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2771\">Species interactions and community structure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6qcgs3\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2813\">Ecosystem function and nutrient cycling<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9qeblr\" data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2864\">Applied ecology and conservation problem-solving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2949\">The course emphasizes using ecological science to address environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"1aevb3y\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3101\"><\/h6>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"1aevb3y\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3101\"><\/h6>\n<h6 data-section-id=\"1aevb3y\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3101\"><strong>Principles of Evolution (11:216:486)\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/deenr.rutgers.edu\/undergraduate\/ecology-evolution-natural-resources\/courses\/11-216-486\">PEvo Example Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3196\">This advanced course provides a comprehensive overview of evolutionary theory and mech<span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">anisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-742 size-medium alignright\" style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6886-1-scaled-e1786405930977-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6886-1-scaled-e1786405930977-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6886-1-scaled-e1786405930977-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6886-1-scaled-e1786405930977-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6886-1-scaled-e1786405930977-1536x1096.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/06\/IMG_6886-1-scaled-e1786405930977-2048x1461.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3213\">Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15kz2i7\" data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3248\">Natural selection and adaptation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13gs2si\" data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3278\">Genetic drift and gene flow<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uriibd\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3310\">Speciation and macroevolution<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m6hoa7\" data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3358\">Evolutionary genetics and molecular evolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3449\">Students explore how evolutionary processes shape biodiversity across all levels of life.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3560\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"160\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"160\">Experiential Learning Opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-880 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/07\/IMG_7626-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/07\/IMG_7626-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/07\/IMG_7626-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/07\/IMG_7626-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/07\/IMG_7626-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/zoological-collection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/999\/2026\/07\/IMG_7626-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3729\">The Rutgers Zoological Collections also provides hands-on and immersive educational experiences, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"4075\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15mgkmo\" data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3782\">Integration of museum specimens into coursework<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uyuzsu\" data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3833\">Laboratory-based comparative anatomy exercises<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16hxtys\" data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3886\">Field-based ecology and biodiversity observation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wxaho2\" data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3938\">Bird identification and avian ecology fieldwork<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11xq0ks\" data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3981\">Tours of the zoological collections<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"187lmuk\" data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4028\">Student-led curation and research projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4080\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"160\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"160\">Educational Goals<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p 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