BIOL 202 Organismal Diversity and Physiology II
This course introduces students to the evolutionary relationships within and among major groups of eukaryotic organisms, as well as the relationship between the structure and physiology of organisms within each of these major groups. Focus will be placed on several fundamental processes within these groups including cellular respiration, circulation of nutrients, organismal respiration, water and salt balance, and reproduction. Emphasis will be placed on role of evolution in shaping the relationship between the form of various organismal structures and their functions, as well as the similarities and differences in form and function across taxa. An additional emphasis of this course will be placed on the ecology of species, particularly the interactions among organisms and species in an ecosystem. Laboratory sessions will provide opportunities to further explore several of these processes.
PRQ: BIOL150 or permission of instructor.
Scheduled: fall annually.
Meets: M, N, O, T.
Credits: 4
Attributes
- Laboratory science course
- Meets science and math requirements
- May be used for major requirement
- May be used for minor requirement