BIO 1124 Principles of Biology II

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1 BIO 1124 Principles of Biology II Course Number and Title: BIO 1124 Principles of Biology II Catalog Description: A combined lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that emphasize the survey of the diversity of life, ecology, evolution, and an overview of organ systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Semester Credit Hours: 4 Required Text: Mader, Sylvia A. and Windelspecht, Michael. Biology 11 th ed. Volume 2. New York: McGraw-Hill, ISBN: Course Prerequisites: None Course Exit Requirement: A comprehensive final exam will be administered at the conclusion of this course. A Student Learning Outcome assessment will be administered in this course. Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of the semester the student will be able to SLO #1: describe the basic principles of ecology. SLO #2: identify the evidence of evolution. SLO #3: organize the diversity of life. SLO #4: identify the structure and function of various organ systems.

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4 Unit Goals: Unit I: Principles of Ecology Chapter 43 Behavioral Ecology 1) Explain how genetics and the environment work together to influence behavior. 2) Identify the benefits and drawbacks of living in a social group. 3) Explain why there are so few mammal species that exhibit altruism. Chapter 45 Community and Ecosystem Ecology 1) Identify various interactions that occur among the populations of a community. 2) Compare and contrast the two types of ecological succession. 3) Interpret the energy and biogeochemical cycling within and among ecosystems. Chapter 47 Conservation of Biodiversity 1) Describe the value of biodiversity to humans. 2) Identify the role of conservation biology with regard to biodiversity. 3) Explain how both biodiversity hotspots and keystone species is critical for successful conservation. Unit II: Evidence of Evolution Chapter 15 Darwin and Evolution

5 1) Identify the methods by which scientists obtain evidence in support of evolutionary change. 2) Explain how Darwin s theory of evolution by natural selection is a unifying theory of biology. 3) Identify historical figures and their viewpoints before and during the development of Darwin s theory. Chapter 18 Origin and History of Life 1) Describe the four stages of the origin of life. 2) Explain how scientist measure the age of life on Earth from the fossil record. 3) List three sources of evidence that supports the endosymbiotic theory of organelle evolution. Unit III: Diversity of Life Chapter 20 Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea 1) Identify the basic structure of a virus. 2) Identify structural features of prokaryotes. 3) Compare and contrast bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes. Chapter 21 Protist Evolution and Diversity 1) Describe how microorganisms, such as protists, impact human health and welfare. 2) Identify the six supergroups of eukaryotes and identify one distinguishing characteristic of each. 3) Identify two representative protists from each supergroup. Chapter 22 Fungi Evolution and Diversity 1) Describe and identify the structural features of fungi. 2) Identify the basic characteristics of each phylum of fungi. 3) Describe the importance of the preservation of fungi biodiversity to human health. Chapter 23 Plant Evolution and Diversity 1) Identify the traits that enabled plants to adapt to life on land. 2) Identify the key structural innovations that occurred during the evolution of various plant groups. 3) Explain the significance of plants in the lives of humans. Chapter 28 Invertebrate Evolution

6 1) Describe the characteristics that are distinctive of invertebrates. 2) Give examples of each major class of invertebrates and discuss differences. 3) Describe the anatomical features of animal representatives. Chapter 29 Vertebrate Evolution 1) Describe the four characteristics that are distinctive of chordates. 2) Give examples of each major class of vertebrates and discuss differences. 3) Describe the anatomical features of animal representatives. Unit IV: Organ Systems Chapters 32, 34, 35, 36, & 41 The following 5 organ systems should be covered: (Reproductive Digestive Excretory Circulatory Respiratory) 1) Identify the structure of various organ systems. 2) Identify the function of various organ systems. 3) Identify health issues related to various organ systems. *The 5 organ systems may be covered in any order. *Any additional organ systems may be covered at the discretion of the instructor.