BI 102D - General Biology-Survey of Biology

4 Credit(s)

Survey course providing an overview of structure and function of tissues, organs, and organ systems. Activities: lab, computer activities, lecture, group projects, and discussion. Includes current issues such as diabetes, epidemics.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Apply Scientific inquiry to biological systems
Make a flow chart and describe the evolution of multicellularity: from cell to tissue to organ to organ system
Accurately describe, illustrate, and explain the structure and function of different tissue types
Model homeostasis and demonstrate both positive and negative feedback loops in biological systems
Apply generalized models of homeostasis to new situations
Accurately describe, illustrate and explain the anatomy and physiology of at least 3 of the following 7 organ systems: nutrients, circulation, gas exchange, reproduction and development, signaling, defense, support and locomotion
Compare and contrast how the above systems work in a variety of different organisms.
Evaluate and critique scientific information from various sources for reliability and validity (journals, magazines, newspapers, television, and the internet).
Analyze and evaluate case studies of diseases as they relate to the different organ systems.

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