College Biology: Structure andFunction of Organisms

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This course is an introduction to the structure, development and the physiologicalprocesses of plants and animals. All levels of biological organization from thecellular to the organism are assessed. It includes the comparative study of majororganismal systems including nutrition, transport and gas exchange systems,regulation of the internal environment, the nervous system, and reproduction.Special attention is placed on the phylogenetic origins and ecological placementof different taxonomic groups as their anatomy and physiologies are discussed.Designed for science majors. Note: (1) Fulfills SUNY-GE Natural Sciences (2)BIO250 was previously BIO151. (3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite:BIO150 and CHE133 with C or better. Prerequisite/corequisite: MAT141 with a Cor better.