3.00 Credits
Catalog Description Continuation of BIOL171. Anatomy, physiology, and systematics of plants and animals, behavior, ecosystems, populations, and communities. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for BIOL 171 and BIOL 171L. Corequisite: BIOL 172L. Recommended Preparation: High school biology and college level reading and writing skills. Student Learning Outcomes Distinguish between the major groups of higher plants by recognizing the anatomical, morphological, developmental features, and life cycles defining these groups. Distinguish between the major groups of animals by recognizing the anatomical, morphological, and developmental features defining these groups. Describe the biology of higher plants, including the following concepts: basic plant characteristics, plant adaptations to terrestrial versus aquatic life styles, and vascular plant reproduction, growth, anatomy, nutrition, transport mechanisms, and hormonal integration. Describe the biology of animals, including the following concepts: adaptations to terrestrial versus aquatic life styles, embryology, behavior, and the anatomy and physiology of animal organ systems (i.e., digestion, respiration, circulation, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, immunity, reproduction, nervous, and endocrine system). Describe the basic principles of ecology, including population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem function. Describe the characteristics of the major biomes and ecosystems of the Earth. Describe the interrelationships between land, sea, the atmosphere and the living things that occupy these environments. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DB Resources Biology Current Syllabus Spring, 2009 (60311) - taught by David Krupp Past Syllabi None