BIOL& 212 - Biological Science II: Majors Animal with Lab

5 credits

Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better in BIOL& 211 or instructor permission, concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 212 Lab.

The second course in a three-quarter sequence for students intending to take advanced courses in the biological sciences or to enroll in pre-professional health programs. The course covers basic botanical and zoological concepts, emphasizing structure and function with the central theme being evolution and diversity.

Theory Hours
4 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
3 guided practice hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies science or lab requirement area A distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts of evolutionary biology
- Understand the principles of microevolution, from the principles of natural selection and genetic drift basic population genetics
- Understand patterns in macroevolution, from the process of speciation, major patterns of speciation and extinction, and how this relates to the natural history of earth
Demonstrate a knowledge of the phylogeny and biodiversity of animals
- Understand the domains of life and what organisms/ features place organisms in those groups
- Understand the major phylums of animals, how they evolved and are related, and characteristics that place animals in those groups
Demonstrate an understanding the role of various animal physiological systems in maintaining organismal homeostasis, from osmoregulation, gas exchange, nutrition, sensing and moving, immunity and reproduction
Demonstrate in writing an ability to conduct an experiment, analyze and correctly interpret
- Safely implement laboratory procedures and methods
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Note
(Formerly BIOL& 223). Satisfies science or lab requirement area A distribution or specified elective for the AA degree. Offered winter quarter.