BIOL& 212 - Majors Animal

5 Credits

A comparative study of the major animal groups including anatomy, physiology, development, behavior within an evolutionary and ecological framework. Laboratory includes student research.

Pre-requisite(s) Math 98 with a min 2.0 or Math 141 or higher placement eligibility, and CHEM& 161 or higher min 2.0, and BIOL& 211 min 2.0.
Placement Eligibility Math 141
Course Note Previously BIOL 202
FeesSB SC

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Transfer students majoring in the biological sciences.
Active Date 20210403T10:07:50

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science
Science Lab

Course Outline

Phylogeny of the Animal kingdom
Animal organization
Systematic study of the animal kingdom:
- Nervous system and senses
- Endocrine system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Circulatory and Devense systems
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Homeostatic regulation

Labs will cover the animal kingdom phylogenetically with an emphasis on dissection and adaptation

Student Learning Outcomes
V&C Core Concept: Evolution - Explain the evolutionary principles of genetic variation and adaptation that work over long periods of time to produce animal diversity.

V&C Core Concept: Structure-Function Relationship - Compare and contrast different animal anatomical structures and their relationship to their physiological functions in many different organ systems.

V&C Core Concept: Information Flow and Exchange - Explain how information (such as gene expression, hormone signaling, nerve stimulation, etc…) flows through different animal tissues, organs, and organ systems to regulate body processes.

V&C Core Concept: Systems - Analyze homeostatic mechanisms that maintain the internal environment and function of animal cells, organs and organ systems and what happens when those systems are perturbed or malfunctioning. Compare how different animals maintain homeostasis in different environments.

V&C Core Competencies: Apply Process of Science, Using Modeling, and Relationship Between Science and Society - Apply the process of science to explain how biological phenomena may be working.

V&C Core Competency: Use Quantitative Reasoning - Apply quantitative analysis and mathematical reasoning used in describing animal phylogeny and the physiology of animal tissues, organs, and organ systems.

V&C Core Competency: Communicate and Collaborate - Demonstrate proficient oral and written communication of science.