BIO 134 - Biological Diversity and Design

Institution:

William Jewell College

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Description:

Survey of living organisms, including bacteria, protests, fungi, plants and animals, emphasizing their importance to the biosphere, their ecological niches and the design of their physiological systems. Morphology and physiology will be studied beginning with simple organisms and progressing to more complex ones. Biodiversity will be explored by comparing how phyla in similar habitats adapt to external physiological stresses. With everincreasing complexity, the design and function of major physiological systems will be examined. This course includes one laboratory session each week. Required of all biology majors. Prerequisites: None. Spring semester.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.jewell.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 415-5979

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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