BIOL 252 - Principles of Biology III

Synthesizes physical, chemical, and biological principles to understand the evolution of organismal form and function over the history of life on Earth. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in BIOL 150 and BIOL 151. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): CHEM 131. Assessment Level(s): MATH 170 or MATH 181 or C or better in MATH 165. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion each week.

4 semester hours

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

Describe the unity and diversity of form and function across multiple lineages of life on Earth.
Analyze the evolution of organismal form and function according to physical and chemical constraints and the ecological structure of the environment.
Compare and contrast how disparate lineages evolve adaptations to common environmental challenges.
Explain how organisms shape the environment and influence macroevolutionary trends.
Interpret and use phylogenetic trees to infer the evolutionary history of lineages.
Apply scientific reasoning to interpret data and draw conclusions.

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