BIOL 151 - Principles of Biology II

Second in a two-semester sequence intended for natural science majors. This course examines the basis of life at the level of the organism, evolution, taxonomy, kingdoms of life, ecology, and behavior. Students taking MATH 115A or MATH 117A must earn a grade of C or better before beginning this course. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011, MATH 117 or higher, READ 120. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week.

4 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Analyze and interpret experimental results to reinforce biological principles.
Describe the diverse adaptations and ecological roles of organisms within each group.
Describe the theory of evolution, including principles of microevolution and macroevolution.
Differentiate among organisms representing the different lineages of life and differentiate among major groups within those lineages.
Explain how human activities alter existing biodiversity and impact evolutionary and ecological processes.
Explain how phylogenetics aids in understanding biodiversity and describe how scientists create and interpret phylogenetic diagrams.
Explain the basic principles of ecology, including population, community, and ecosystem ecology.

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