BIO 172 - Diversity of Life

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

A survey of the kingdoms of organisms, their relationships and origins, and their roles in the economy of nature. Emphasis is on the structures and their functions, life cycles, development, distribution, ecology, evolution, and the social and economic importance of representative members. Field trips are required. May be used in partial fulfillment of the General Education Requirements in Natural Science. Prerequisite: BIO 171 or 151 or equivalent, or consent of the Chair of the Department; MATH 110 or placement higher than MATH 110 on the math placement examination.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MATH-110 OR MATH-114 OR MATH-120 OR MATH-122 OR MATH-124 OR MATH-131 OR MATH-151 AND BIO-151 OR BIO-171

Corequisites:

BIO-172L

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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