BIOL 1409 - Biology II for Non-Science Majors

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
A continuation of introductory biology designed for non-science majors. This conceptual approach to biology includes the diversity of life: prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Topics will include structures and their functions, evolution, environmental and human interactions. CIP Code: (2601015103)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3 - Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations. 4 - Define modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macro evolution, and speciation. 5 - Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes. 6 - Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on plants and animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance. 7 - Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems. 8 - Compare different sexual and asexual life cycles noting their adaptive advantages. 9 - Illustrate the relationship between major geologic change, extinctions, and evolutionary trends. 10 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]