BIOL& 221: Majors Ecology/Evolution

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Class Program

Biology

Credits

Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours 2 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091493

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science with Lab

Description

Covers ecology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. Ecology covers how organisms interact with each other and their environment, and genetics and evolution cover changes in species and populations to promote an understanding of biological diversity. Open to all students including science majors, especially biology and pre-professional majors. Includes laboratory.

Grading Basis

Graded

Recommended Prerequisites

MATH 99

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply the scientific method to conduct scientific exploration of biological phenomenon, interpret results, and explain findings.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply the scientific method and problem-solving skills appropriate to Biological phenomena.

Level

Intermediate

Explain basic themes and concepts in ecology throughout the different levels of ecological study and evaluate the implications of humans to ecological systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate
When applicable, know how to utilize and manipulate laboratory equipment, specimens and supplies to investigate Biological phenomena in the lab setting.

Level

Intermediate

Apply quantitative reasoning to the transfer of genetic material using patterns of inheritance.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate

Analyze basic themes and concepts of evolution, and apply the understanding to geological eras in history and the transmission of genetics through generations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate
Apply the scientific method and problem-solving skills appropriate to Biological phenomena.

Level

Intermediate

Identify key characteristics to distinguish between the different levels and diversity of living things.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Biology.

Level

Intermediate

Describe the classification organisms using taxonomy and use this understanding to create and interpret phylogenetic trees.

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply the scientific method and problem-solving skills appropriate to Biological phenomena.

Level

Intermediate

Core Topics

The scientific method
Ecology
1. Population
2. Community
3. Ecosystems
4. Conservation
Genetics
1. Meiosis
2. Patterns of inheritance
Evolution
1. Microevolution
2. Macroevolution
3. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
4. Mechanisms of evolution
5. Major geological eras
Biological diversity
1. Levels of diversity
2. Phylogenetic trees
3. Taxonomy