Dept. of Biology and Physics
Syllabus
Title of course: Biological Principles ll
Number of course: BIOL 2108
Term of course: Spring 2014
Instructor: Dr. Sigurdur Greipsson
Office hours: T 13:00-14:00PM and R 10:00AM-14:00PM or by appointment
Time of class:
Lecture: T and R 8:00-9:15AM
Lab: T 9:30AM-12:15PM
Classroom location: Lecture: rm. SC 109
Lab: rm. SC 234
Office location: SC room 316
Office telephone: 770-420-4359.
E-mail: sgreipss@kennesaw.edu
Course description: An organismal approach to biology. Topics include macroevolution, biodiversity, animal form and function, animal behavior, ecology and environmental sciences. In the laboratory, emphasis is on the collection & analysis of data from exercises dealing with population genetics and ecology. Fetal pig dissection is …show more content…
For science majors.
Objectives: The course is intended to develop skills in the beginning science major or future educator. These skills include hypothesis formation & testing, data collection and analysis, and keen observation. The course is also designed to deliver an organismal biology content base appropriate for the beginning student. This content includes macroevolution, foundational concepts in ecology, environmental sciences, and a basic familiarity with the diversity of the living world.
Learning objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Possess the basic knowledge in macro-evolution, animal structure and function, ecology and environmental sciences. Process scientific data by: observations, hypothesis formation & testing and statistical analysis. Ask scientific questions and analyze problems that are related to the content of the course. Participate in class discussions on topics that focus on the content of the course.
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Prerequisite: BIOL