BIOL 106: Biology II. Along with BIOL 104 (Biology I), this course provides an overview of the study of living things. Biology 106 presents topics in population, community and ecosystem ecology, and classical and molecular genetics. Evolution provides a unifying theme for the course. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills through problem solving, case studies and laboratory investigation.
Prerequisites: Biology 12 and Chemistry 11, or equivalent, with a minimum of 60%
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- list the stages of cell division and distinguish between mitosis and meiosis;
- use Punnett squares to assess the probability of inheriting a particular trait;
- describe the process by which DNA replicates and repairs itself;
- describe the transcription of genetic material from DNA to RNA, and translation of that genetic information into proteins;
- describe how organisms interact which each other and with their environment in terms of behaviors of individuals, populations, and communities;
- articulate the role of natural selection in the evolution of species;
- relate fundamental evolutionary processes to ecology and genetics;
- suggest methods of testing particular evolutionary hypotheses;
- describe the basic structure, physiology, life cycle and ecology of selected prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals;
- conduct all aspects of a research project, including information retrieval, investigative design, data collection, statistical analysis, and formal scientific report writing;
- think critically, problem solve, and use scientific reasoning skills;
- use laboratory techniques common in biology laboratories;
- effectively communicate orally and in writing;
- locate and assess information; and
- learn cooperatively and independently.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.