BIOL-1407 Biology for Science Majors II

This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of BIOL-1307 Biology for Science Majors II (lecture) and BIOL-1107 Biology for Science Majors II (lab), including the learning outcomes listed fro both courses. Lec 3, Lab 3, Cr 4

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL-1306, BIOL-1106 or BIOL-1406

Outcomes

  1. Lecture: Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation.
  2. Lecture: Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.
  3. Lecture: 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.
  4. Lecture: Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems.
  5. Lecture: Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages.
  6. Lecture: Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends.
  7. Lab: Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data.
  8. Lab: Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory.
  9. Lab: Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
  10. Lab: Demonstrate knowledge of modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation.
  11. Lab: Distinguish between phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.
  12. Lab: 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.
  13. Lab: Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems.
  14. Lab: Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages.
  15. Lab: Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends.