I. General Information

1. Course Title:
General Biology II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
BIOL 1432

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 5

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

A macroscopic approach to biology covering the topics of evolution, ecology and biodiversity of living organisms. Topics include taxonomy and classification of the major living groups including their structure and function, development, and behavior.  Lecture and laboratory. For majors and non-majors. MnTC Goals 3 and 10

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level, and Algebra College Level or Pre-Calculus College Level or Calculus College Level

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Century College, BIOL 1042 Principles of Biology II, 5 credits
Metropolitan State University, BIOL 112 General Biology II, 5 credits
St. Paul College, BIOL 1745 General Biology II, 5 credits
University of MN Duluth, BIOL 1012 General Biology II, 5 credits

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

This course is part of the Biology Transfer Pathway AS.

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Placement (AP)
• CLEP

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

This course is part of the Biology Transfer Pathway AS

2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:

• Goal 3 – Natural Sciences
• Goal 10 – People and the Environment

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Write formal laboratory notebooks, following scientific protocols, to demonstrate comprehension and writing skills.
Demonstrate reading and listening skills
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Create hypotheses based on scientific observations and develop and perform scientific controlled experiments.
Utilize appropriate technology	Demonstrate synthesis and application of organism structures and functions using laboratory equipment.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Demonstrate understanding and apply knowledge of plant biology, animal biology, evolution and diversity, and ecology (MnTC Goal 3);
• Recall, explain, and apply concepts, knowledge, and vocabulary of biology at the level necessary for success in subsequent biology courses for science majors;
• Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories in biology (MnTC Goal 3);
• Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills at a level appropriate for subsequent courses in biology for science majors;
• Distinguish between and demonstrate appropriate use of primary and secondary scientific literature;
• Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory experiments in biology that include the collection of data, statistical analysis, graphical presentation of results, and interpretation of sources of error and uncertainty;
• Communicate experimental findings both orally and in writing;
• Understand and apply knowledge to use the microscope and other biological laboratory equipment, and apply that knowledge in the proper conduct and interpretation of laboratory investigations;
• Describe the levels of organization and related functions in all living organisms;
• Define basic biological processes and concepts;
• Identify the characteristics and basic needs of living organisms (MnTC Goal 3);
• Explain the processes of growth and development in individual organisms and populations
• Describe the relationship between organisms and their environment (MnTC Goal 10);
• Identify impacts on ecosystems (MnTC Goal 10);
• Generate a hypothesis from a set of observations and then design experiments to test those hypotheses;
• Choose the appropriate sampling scheme and/or experimental design for a given biological question;
• Demonstrate the necessary computer skills for biological data management, analysis and graphical presentation; and
• Evaluate critically the primary literature in observation and experimental biology.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Origin of Life
2. Evolution by Natural Selection
• modes of selection
• sources of variation
• microevolution and macroevolution
• phylogenetic inference
3. Taxonomy and Distinguishing Features of Major Life Forms
• prokaryotic diversity
• protist diversity
• fungal diversity
• plant diversity and evolution
• metazoan body plans and animal diversity (may include dissection)
4. Behavioral Ecology
5. Population Ecology
6. Community Ecology
7. Ecosystem Ecology
8. The Biosphere

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Evolution
2. Genetic Equilibrium and Natural Selection
3. In Search of Human Origins
4. Hominid Evolution
5. Survey of Bacteria: Kingdoms Archaebacteria and Eubacteria
6. Survey of the Kingdom Protista: The Algae
7. Survey of the Kingdom Protista: Protozoa and Slime Molds
8. Survey of the Kingdom Fungi: Molds, Sac Fungi, Mushrooms, and Lichens
9. Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Liverworts, Mosses, and Hornworts of Phyla Hepaticophyta, Bryophyta, and Anthocerophyta
10. Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Seedless Vascular Plants of Phyla Pterophyta, Lycophyta, Psilophyta, and Sphenophyta
11. Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Gymnosperms of Phyla Cycadophyta, Ginkgophyta, Coniferophyta, and Gnetophyta
12. Survey of the Plant Kingdom: Angiosperms
13. Plant Anatomy:  Vegetative Structure of Vascular Plants
14. Water absorption and transport in plants
15. Plant Reproduction: Fruits
16. Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Porifera and Cnidaria
17. Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Platyhelminthes and Nematoda
18. Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Mollusca and Annelida
19. Survey of the Animal Kingdom: Phyla Echinodermata, Hemichordata, and Chordata
20. Basic Mammalian Anatomy (mammal dissection)
21. Chemical Aspects of Digestion
22. Homeostasis
23. Nervous System and Senses
24. Musculoskeletal System
25. Animal Development
26. Ecology lab (sampling Ecosystems)
27. Field trips