Principles of Biology II

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This course is the second in the sequence for biology majors. It focuses on a survey of the basic biology and diversity of life from those made of one cell, such as bacteria, to those consisting of many such as plants, animals, and mushrooms. It examines the basic principles and mechanisms governing evolution of organisms, organism structure and function, and interactions between organisms and the environment. General biological principles including classification, organism structure, function, and evolutionary adaptations to their environments, and ecological principles are covered.