Transcript title

Principles of Bio: Organisms

Credits

5

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

70

Lecture hours

40

Lab hours

30

Prerequisites

BI 221Z.

Course Description

Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the structure and function of diverse organisms (including plants and animals), evolution and development, transformation of energy and matter, and body systems at a multicellular organismal level. Intended for science majors.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply the iterative process of science to generate and answer biological questions by analyzing data and drawing conclusions that are based on empirical evidence and current scientific understanding.
2. Use evidence to develop informed opinions on contemporary biological issues and explain the implications of those issues on society.
3. Explain how morphology relates to physiology across diverse organisms.
4. Describe how biological systems detect and respond to different internal/external environmental conditions through feedback.
5. Compare and contrast strategies for achieving homeostasis.
6. Explain how developmental and environmental processes influence the evolution of structures, functions, and life cycles across diverse organisms.

Content outline

1. Cell Metabolism
2. Cell Signaling
3. Transitions to Multicellularity
4. Plant Form and Function
5. Plant Nutrition
6. Transport in Plants
7. Plant Signaling
8. Plant Immunity
9. Animal Form and Function
10. Animal Nutrition and Digestion
11. Animal Circulation
12. Animal Gas Exchange
13. Animal Osmoregulation and Excretion
14. Animal Immune System
15. Animal Nervous System
16. Animal Support and Muscular Systems

Required materials

Textbook (same for all three Principles of Biology courses), access to a computer with internet.

General education/Related instruction lists

• Science Lab