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Foundations of Biology II - Key Concepts

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  • Course focus of BIOL 204
    Study of the phylogeny, nomenclature, structure, and function of plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and protists in relation to ecological principles.
  • Student Learning Objective 1 (SLO 1)
    Describe and define fundamental concepts of plant, fungal, protist, and animal anatomy, physiology, classification, life cycles, and ecology at multiple scales.
  • Student Learning Objective 2 (SLO 2)
    Use compound light and dissecting microscopes correctly to examine slides and whole organisms.
  • Student Learning Objective 3 (SLO 3)
    Summarize resources related to plant and animal biology and ecology using information literacy skills, including locating, accessing, reading, synthesizing, and citing scientific literature.
  • Student Learning Objective 4 (SLO 4)
    Demonstrate oral and written communication skills by assessing primary literature related to plant and animal biology and ecology.
  • Student Learning Objective 5 (SLO 5)
    Apply critical thinking and biological concepts to evaluate ideas and publications.
  • Student Learning Objective 6 (SLO 6)
    Apply the scientific method to research in laboratory exercises.
  • Course grading components
    Exams (~400 points) covering lectures, readings, and labs; assignments (~100-150 points); total grade based on percentage of points earned.
  • Exam format
    Multiple choice, matching, short answer, fill in the blank, and short essays; exams are in person and on paper.
  • Attendance policy
    Attendance is important; excused absences require notification; missed work can be made up without penalty.
  • Darwinian Evolution and Evolution of Populations
    Chapters 22 and 23 cover fundamental concepts of evolution and population genetics.
  • Speciation and Taxonomy
    Chapters 24 and 26 focus on the formation of new species and classification systems including phylogenetics.
  • Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
    Chapter 27 covers the diversity, structure, and function of bacteria and archaea.
  • Protists
    Chapter 28 explores the diversity, structure, and life cycles of protists.
  • Plant Taxonomy and Anatomy
    Chapters 29, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 cover classification, anatomy, and physiology of plants.
  • Fungi and Animals Introduction
    Chapters 31 and 32 introduce fungi and animal diversity and characteristics.
  • Invertebrates and Vertebrates
    Chapters 33 and 34 cover the diversity, anatomy, and physiology of invertebrates and vertebrates.
  • Animal Physiology
    Chapters 40, 41, and 42 focus on physiological processes in animals.
  • Ecology Overview
    Chapters 52 to 55 cover ecology at population, community, and ecosystem levels.
  • Conservation Biology
    Chapter 56 discusses principles and practices of conservation biology.