BIO 152 Principles of Biology II
4 Credits
Description:
The second semester of a two semester sequence (BIO 150 and 152) designed to present knowledge of organismal, population and community biology. .
Integrated components: Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours)
Pre-requisites:
BIO 150 or consent of instructor
CHE 105 or Math ACTE of 26 or above and current enrollment in CHE 105 or CHE placement test + concurrent enrollment in CHE 10
Competencies:
Upon completion of this course, the student can:
1. Describe the structure and function of living organisms
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the classification of living organisms
3. Analyze the relationships between living organisms and their environment
4. Describe evolution, including natural selection, as the unifying theory of life
Outline:
I. Taxonomy
A. Taxonomic Scheme
B. Phylogenetic Relationships
II. Animal Phyla
A. Classification
B. Anatomy
C. Physiology
D. Behavior
III. Protista Phyla
A. Classification
B. Morphology
C. Physiology
IV. Fungi Phyla
A. Classification
B. Morphology
C. Physiology
V. Plant Phyla
A. Classification
B. Morphology
C. Physiology
VI. Ecology and Evolution
A. Biomes
B. Population
C. Ecosystems
D. Communities