BIOL 232 - Organismal Biology

Institution:

Radford University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 131, BIOL 132, and BIOL 231. A phylogenetic approach to the study of organismal structure and function, with emphasis on the anatomy, physiology, and diversity of major groups of plants, animals, and selected protists and fungi. Topics include functional organization and body plans, reproduction, growth, development, regulation, nutrition, and transport. Laboratory experiments and projects apply course concepts and scientific methodology to biological research questions. This is the final course in a four-course sequence intended for biology and other science majors and serves to integrate topics and skills introduced in earlier core courses. The core sequence serves as a foundation and prerequisite for further study in biology.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.radford.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 831-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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