BIO 1033 - Winged World

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Green Mountain College (Closed)

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to basic biological principles, focusing on the evolutionary framework of biology in conjunction with basic genetic and cellular theory. During the semester you will begin to answer three questions: 1. What are the major groups of organisms present on this planet pattern 2. How did they get here process 3. How do we know this method of study The course will approach these questions from two ends of the spectrum. On the one hand, we will look at the worldwide patterns of all life and try to understand the broad pattern that has resulted from the evolutionary process. On the other hand, we will look specifically at local examples of birds and insects. By looking at individual organisms and local species, we will be working closer to the level at which the process of evolution works. At the same time, we will begin to acquire a familiarity with local fauna and the larger taxonomic groups to which they belong. This course, along with BIO 1034 From Fins to Fingers: Vertebrate Natural History and Evolution, serves as an introduction to evolution and the nature of science. This is a fall semester introductory biology course. 3 class hours / 2 laboratory hours weekly. 4 Credits.

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4.00

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Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.greenmtn.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 287-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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