BI 222 Principles of Biology II

Introduces the fundamentals of biological concepts and theories about plant and animal physiology, evolution, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter, and systems at an organismal level. Includes a laboratory component.

Credits

Prerequisite

CH 112 or CH 150 or CH 121 or CH 221 with a grade of C or better, and BI 221 with a grade of C or better. May be taken concurrently.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AS Biological Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course, AGS Math/Science

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe ways that organisms communicate or respond to the environment at a cellular and organismal level. Explain how structure relates to physiology and transfer these concepts to a new situation. Explain mechanisms of transport, movement, and nutrient acquisition in different organisms. Describe how biological systems detect and respond to different internal/external stimuli through homeostatic mechanisms.