| Originator: | Caporaletti, Katrina Status: Approved Department: BIO Biology |
| Date Created: | 11/18/2015 Submitted: 11/19/2015 Completed: 09/19/2016 |
| Effective Semester: | Fall |
| Catalog Year: | 2017-18 |
| Course Prefix: | BIO |
| Course Number: | 182 |
| Course Full Title: | General Biology II (Majors) with Lab |
| Reason for Evaluation: | Competencies Change |
| Current Credit: | 4 |
| Lecture Hours: | 3 |
| Lab Hours: | 3 |
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| SUN Course?: | Yes |
| AGEC Course?: | Yes |
| Articulated?: | Yes |
| Transfer: | ASU NAU UA |
| Prerequisite(s): | BIO 181 |
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| Catalog Course Description: | Covers the current classification, structure, and life-history of organisms. The structure and function of human organ systems will also be examined in detail. Additionally, the evolutionary forces and ecological stimuli for patterns of adaptation will also be examined. Laboratory experiences will provide students with an appreciation and knowledge of the tremendous diversity seen in the living world.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: | 1.Communicate orally and in written form using appropriate biology concepts and terms (2)
2.Construct the steps of the scientific method and apply it to a research process using critical thinking skills (3, 5) 3.Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of biological principals such as evolution, biodiversity, plant form and function, animal behavior and form and function, ecology and conservation biology (3,5) 4.Conduct experiments using correct procedures and equipment in a laboratory setting, while following safety protocols. (3, 5) 5.Apply the material learned in this course as a foundation for further education in the biologic sciences and will recognize important developments in biology and the application to current societal issues (4, 5, 6) |
| Course Competencies: | Competency 1. Evaluate the modern theory of evolution
Objective 1.1 Distinguish between microevolution and macroevolution Objective 1.2 Summarize the evidence of macroevolution that supports Darwins's theory of natural selection Objective 1.3 Classify species in terms of reproduction and niche Objective 1.4 Identify the primate characteristics that encouraged intellectual development Competency 2.Differentiate the characteristics of systematics and phylogenetics Objective 2.1 Construct cladograms and phylogenetic trees Objective 2.2 Analyze a phylogenetic tree Objective 2.3 Employ current taxonomic methods to classify species Competency 3. Summarize the origin and diversity of life Objective 3.1 Describe early earth and the changes that fostered the origin of life Objective 3.2 Interpret the geological time scale and the evolution of life on earth Objective 3.3 Examine the endosymbiotic theory Objective 3.4 Characterize the three domains of life Objective 3.5 Distinguish viruses from living species. Competency 4 Investigate the characteristics of the kingdoms of life Objective 4.1 Analyze the diversity of the protista kingdom Objective 4.2 Distinguish fungi from other living organisms Objective 4.3 Characterize plants and animals Competency 5 Characterize the plant kingdom. Objective 5.1 Compare the differences between plants and algae Objective 5.2 Interpret how plants became dominant terrestrial organisms Objective 5.3 Distinguish between a sporophyte and a gametophyte Objective 5.4 Differentiate between vascular and avascular plants Objective 5.5 Summarize the structure and function of roots, stem, and leaves in vascular plants Objective 5.6 Distinguish between gymnosperms and angiosperms Objective 5.7 Appraise the value of flower and fruit production in angiosperms Competency 6 Characterize the animals Objective 6.1 Identify the characteristics of the animal kingdom Objective 6.2 Outline major criteria to distinguish animal phyla Objective 6.3 Define symmetry, complexity, segmentation of the animals Objective 6.4 Differentiate between coelomate and noncoelomate animals Objective 6.5 Identify major external features of arthropods Objective 6.6 Compare vertebrates and invertebrates Competency 7 Define major characteristics of vertebrates Objective 7.1 Identify the role that cartilage and bone play in vertebrates Objective 7.2 Describe the characteristics of aquatic and amphibian vertebrates Objective 7.3 Differentiate marine and terrestrial vertebrates Objective 7.4 Outline the characteristics of primates Competency 8 Evaluate the basic principles of ecology Objective 8.1 Interpret behavioral ecology Objective 8.2 Identify the differences between learning and imprinting Objective 8.3 Describe the characteristics of growth, distribution, and survivorship of a population Objective 8.4 Interpret the inter- and intraspecific interactions within communities: competition, symbiotic relationships, predator-prey cycles and patterns of succession Objective 8.5 Describe the components of an ecosystem Objective 8.6 Outline the dynamic processes within a population Objective 8.7 Construct population growth models Objective 8.8 Compare density-dependent and density-independent effects on populations Objective 8.9 Distinguish r-selected and k-selected life history adaptations Objective 8.10 Critique human population dynamics Competency 9 Define the dynamics of the ecosystem Objective 9.1 Construct biogeochemical cycles Objective 9.2 Identify the components of a food chain- food web Objective 9.3 Define the relationship among trophic levels in terms of energy and biomass Objective 9.4 Describe the differences between primary and secondary succession Objective 9.5 Argue the importance of conservation biology Objective 9.6 Distinguish between direct and indirect economic values of biodiversity Objective 9.7 Interpret the influence of global climate change on the earth's biomes Objective 9.8 Report the human impact on the biosphere Competency 10 Apply laboratory procedures Objective 10.1 Demonstrate proper use of safety rules in the lab Objective 10.2 Recognize common laboratory equipment |