BIOL 1155 - Principles of Biology II
5 Credits
Introduces important biological principles and is intended for biology and biology-related majors. It is the second of a 2-semester course series and, also serves as a prerequisite for several other subsequent biology courses that are part of the Biology Minnesota State Transfer Pathway (AS-P). There is an emphasis on organism to ecosystem levels of biology surrounding the core theme of evolution. Topics include the origin of life, population evolution, phylogenetic classification, ecology, and biodiversity. Labs emphasize the process of scientific inquiry where students study organisms, their comparative anatomy, and their interrelationship with the environment through research projects. Lab exercises involve individual and group work in campus lab facilities and field studies off-campus. Students will gain hands-on experience in the safe handling and use of living and preserved organisms as well as laboratory instruments and equipment.
Pre-Requisites BIOL 1154
Major Content Areas
Ecology - Environmental factors and interdependence (3%), Population ecology and growth (7%) Community ecology (7%) Ecosystem energy flow and nutrient cycling (7%) Human impact on resources and conservation (3%) Origin of Life - Prebiotic earth; Initiation of Life (12%) Biodiversity - Morphologic diversity/adaptations and influence of environment (17%) Phylogenetic classification: Macrodiversity: prokaytoes, protists, plants, fungi and animals (30%). Evolution - Mechanisms 21%
Learning Outcomes
Understand and apply knowledge of plant biology, animal biology, evolution and diversity, and ecology. Recall, explain, and apply concepts, knowledge, and vocabulary of biology at the level necessary for success in subsequent biology courses for science majors. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory experiments in biology that include the collection of data, statistical analysis, graphical presentation of results, and interpretation of sources of error and uncertainty. Communicate experimental findings both orally and in writing. Understand and apply knowledge of use of the microscope and other biological laboratory equipment, and apply that knowledge in the proper conduct and interpretation of laboratory investigations. Demonstrate current standard lab /field safety practices and procedures. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories in biology. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills at a level appropriate for subsequent courses in biology for science majors. Distinguish between and demonstrate appropriate use of primary and secondary scientific literature.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
03 - Natural Science 02 - Critical Thinking
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