General Biology II is a 3-credit lecture course that introduces the fundamental principles of Biology focusing the fields of evolution and evolutionary history, plant structure and function, animal form and function. Topics covered in the course include evolutionary processes, speciation, history of life on earth, plant biology, soils, homeostasis, animal biology, mammalian organ systems, community ecology, and environmental challenges as scientific and social problems.
Prerequisites: ACBIO 101 and ACBIO 111 with grade of C- or better.
Corequisite: ACBIO 112.
Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of biological evolution and differentiate between the processes of evolution.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the evolutionary history of life on Earth.
3. Analyze the functions and interrelationships of various organismal systems including plant structure and function, and animal form and function.
4. Explain major concepts of ecology including nutrient cycling, trophic levels, population dynamics, and biodiversity.
Prerequisites: ACBIO 101 and ACBIO 111 with grade of C- or better.
Corequisite: ACBIO 112.
Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of biological evolution and differentiate between the processes of evolution.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the evolutionary history of life on Earth.
3. Analyze the functions and interrelationships of various organismal systems including plant structure and function, and animal form and function.
4. Explain major concepts of ecology including nutrient cycling, trophic levels, population dynamics, and biodiversity.