BIO 152 - General Biology 2

 
Description
This course emphasizes the study of plants and animals, particularly with regard to evolution, phylogeny and physiology. Darwinian principles of evolution and natural selection are underlying themes students examine throughout the semester. The study of population genetics and mechanisms of speciation and conservation biology are explored. Students are introduced to the development of organ systems throughout plant and animal groups. The laboratory program presents the domain and kingdom classification systems from the viewpoint of phylogeny and anatomy.

1. Describe the sources of genetic variation within a population.
2. Explain why genetic variation is essential for evolution to occur. 
3. Describe the evolutionary forces of natural selection, sexual selection, mutation, gene flow (migration) and genetic drift.
4. Explain the various lines of evidence for the evolution of life on Earth.
5. Explain how phylogenetic trees are constructed and interpreted.
6. Illustrate the principles of Linnaean taxonomy and the characteristics of the three domains of life.
7. Compare and contrast the prokaryotic domains of Bacteria and Archaea.
8. Identify the distinguishing characteristics of the Kingdom Fungi.
9. Describe the characteristics of the Kingdom Plantae and its taxonomic divisions.
10. Identify the distinguishing characteristics of the Kingdom Animalia and its taxonomic divisions.
11. Compare and contrast the structure and physiological functions of animal organ systems.

1. Historical background and evidence for evolution
2. Microevolution and macroevolution
3. Population genetics and speciation
4. Origin of life
5. Prokaryote structure and function
6. Fungus structure and function
7. Plant structure and function
8. Animal structure and function
9. Taxonomy and systematics

• Communication
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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