BIOL1407
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Biology for Science Majors II
Course Description
(4-3-3) (Core Area 030) This course is taken for academic credit. (Prerequisite Math 1314 or concurrent enrollment in higher-level math). Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including animals, plants, protists, fungi and prokaryotes. Special emphasis will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolution of plants and animals. A laboratory component is included that gives practical experience to material covered in class. Lab fee.
Academic Level
Undergraduate Credit
CIP Code
26.0101 - Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Course Type (Attributes)
General Academic (ACGM) (ACGM)
Locations
Athens (01), Palestine Satellite (02), Terrell Satellite (03), Online (06), Dual Credit - High School (09)
This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.
Objective
Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation (lecture).
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Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes (lecture).
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Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance (lecture).
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Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems (lecture).
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Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages (lecture).
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Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends (lecture).
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Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data (lab).
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Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory (lab).
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Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations (lab).
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Demonstrate knowledge of modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation (lab).
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Distinguish between phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes (lab).
Objective
Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance (lab).
Objective
Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems (lab).
Objective
Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages (lab).
Objective
Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends (lab).