Schedule
Asynchronous
Delivery method
Online
Principles of Biology II
4 credit hours
Credits awarded upon completion
Live Instructor
Progress at a recommended pace
180 hours
Estimated learning time
About the Course
Description
This second half of the two-semester sequence introduces the principles of evolution, biodiversity, and the structure and function of living organisms. Topics include mendelian genetics, evolution, the diversity of life from microbes to plants and animals, and components of animal physiology, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIO101
Topics
- Topics include mendelian genetics, evolution, the diversity of life from microbes to plants and animals, and components of animal physiology, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisites
BIO101 or equivalent
Content Material Titles
- OpenStax 2e Biology (OER)
Sections
Deliverables
4 Credits
Academic Excellence
Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Explain the mechanisms of evolution and how they drive biological diversity.
Describe the major lineages of life and their distinguishing characteristics.
Compare plant structures and processes that support growth, reproduction, and
survival.Summarize animal form and function in relation to evolutionary adaptations.
Explain the structure and function of circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems.
Connect evolutionary theory to patterns of biodiversity and organismal physiology.
