Principles of Biology II

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Formerly BIO 2020, this course is a continuation of BIO 2010. Topics includeMendelian genetics, molecular genetics, regulation of gene expression; the evolution by natural selection, speciation and branching evolution, diversity oforganisms and their classification; plant physiology, reproduction, and classification; the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Laboratory exercises include both observation, dissection, and experimentation and independentgroup research. Written laboratory reports and an oral presentation are required. Recitation includes oral reports on assigned readings. This course is not open to students who have taken BIO 1003, or BIO 1015L, or BIO 1016.