Zoology dates back to Aristotle, whose works on natural philosophy laid the foundation for the study and classification of animals that has continued for over two millennia. The Zoology Department at Miskatonic University continues this tradition and offers a wide range of courses on animal life. Courses cover both invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, but the department’s primary aim is to prepare students for advanced work in medicine and pharmacy. The Zoology Department boasts two large laboratories used primarily for vivisection and dissection.