# BIOL 241 — Biology of Invertebrates (AUB)

> BIOL 241 Biology of Invertebrates at American University of Beirut. 3 student reviews · 3 shared files.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-17

## Facts

- Course code: BIOL 241
- Title: Biology of Invertebrates
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Biology
- Department: Biology
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 4
- Professors on record (2): Khouzama Knio, Layane Hajjar

## Catalogue description

A study of invertebrates, excluding insects, emphasizing their morphological and functional diversity, phylogenetic relationships, classification, development, and adaptation. Prerequisite: BIOL202.

## Quick answers

### What is BIOL 241 at AUB?

BIOL 241 Biology of Invertebrates is a 4-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A study of invertebrates, excluding insects, emphasizing their morphological and functional diversity, phylogenetic relationships, classification, development, and adaptation. Prerequisite: BIOL202.

### How many credits is BIOL 241?

BIOL 241 Biology of Invertebrates is worth 4 credits at AUB.

### Is BIOL 241 hard?

3 AUB students have written about BIOL 241 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches BIOL 241 at AUB?

Studiety has 2 professors on record for BIOL 241: Khouzama Knio, Layane Hajjar. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for BIOL 241?

Yes — 3 files for BIOL 241 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## Shared course material

3 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabi: 2 (most recent from 2017)
- Notes: 1

## Student reviews

3 of 3 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2021-08** — Biol 241 is one of the easiest electives in the Biology Department as long as you are good at memorizing. Dr. Knio explains very well by writing all details pertaining to the material and her exams are not that challenging. You have to memorize literally everything she says and you can achieve 90+. Highly recommend.

- **2020-08** — The course is interesting but you should be able to memorize. Dr. Knio is the one of the best professors in aub. You will enjoy the course with her. Highly recommend.

- **2019-08** — It's easy if you can memorize. You have to be a good and fast note-taker and memorize literally everything she says. Same goes for its lab.

## See also

- [All Biology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/biology.md)
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