BIOL 2020 General Biology II
This course is a continuation of
BIOL 1010. It includes classification of living organisms and a brief introduction to biodiversity. Major processes such as nutrient procurement and utilization, transport, gas exchange, information processing, reproduction and development are compared in major taxonomic groups. The topic of ecology is used as a focal point late in the course to integrate processes and biodiversity. Prerequisite: Completion of
BIOL 1010. (3 lect., 3 lab)
Major Topics
- Evolution
- Early Earth and the Origin of Life
- Classification of Living Organisms
- Bioenergetics
- Nutrition
- Digestive System
- Circulatory System
- Respiratory System
- Immune System
- Excretory System
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Reproduction and Development
- Animal Behavior
- Ecology
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Classify living organisms.
2. Compare the physiology and anatomy of the human body to that of a fetal pig.
3. Explain animal behavior.
4. Explain the concepts of ecosystem organization, energy flow, community interactions and population ecology.
5. Use various laboratory applications and techniques.