Principles of Biology II

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This course is the second in a two-part majors course. Principles of Biology II will focus on organisms including diversity and phylogeny, the relationship of biological history to geological time, structure and function of living organisms, principles of ecology, and interaction with the environment. Students completing Principles of Biology II will become biologically literate citizens able to apply biological concepts to the ethical choices they must make throughout life. This course is for science majors. Laboratory exercises will include, but not be limited to survey of animal phyla including comparative form and function; survey of plant divisions; basic ecological techniques; data collection, analysis, and presentation. Lecture 4.5 hours; Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: BIO 211 with a “C” or better. Students cannot receive credit for both BIO 124 and BIO 212.