Organic life and evolutionary laws. Continuation of BIOL-104. Further study of basic biological principles, with emphasis on plant and animal development and behavior, ecological balance and change, evolution, and the structure and function of organic systems.
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Curriculum: Fulfills Science Requirement for A and S, Business and Engineering; Preprofessional Health Studies and Biology Requirement.
Part 1 of the course is primarily concerned with the organization and functions of the human body.
The various organ systems that compose the human body are described and the correlation between structure and function, a major theme of the course, is highlighted.
A further theme is the way the various organ systems work together in order to maintain homeostasis.
Although the primary focus, the course is not confined to a study of the human body.
Various animal groups and selected protists are also described.
This comparative format is taken to highlight how different animal groups have evolved in diverse ways in order to solve common problems.
Part 2: Plants: structure and function.
This part of the course deals with plant structure and function.
Beginning with structural descriptions, the course goes on to cover various plant processes.
As always, the correlation of structure with function is highlighted; comparisons are also made with the animal kingdom.
II. Course Objective:
To provide a basic introduction to the organization and function of plants and animals.
At the end of the course, the student should have a clear understanding of basic concepts and principles pertaining to this section of biology.
Laboratory sessions will complement the material covered in class.
Students who enroll in BIOL-106 must enroll also in a lab section.
III. Course outline:
Week 1: An introduction to animal structure and function.
Week 2 & 3: The digestive system and animal nutrition. The circulatory system.
Week 4: The respiratory system. The immune system
Week 5: The excretory system. Midterm exam I
Week 6 & 7: The nervous system.
Week 8: The endocrine system
Week 9 & 10: The reproductive system. Animal development. Midterm exam II
Week 11 & 12: Plants structure and function.
Week 12 & 14: Plants structure and growth. Transport in plants. Plant nutrition
