BIOL 172 is the continuation of BIOL 171, an introductory biology course appropriate for all life science majors. Topics covered include: Anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, systematics of plants and animals, ecology of populations and communities, and ecosystem function.
Recommended Preparation
Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 172L
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
Credit for BIOL 171
Course Outcomes
- Describe the fundamental anatomy and physiology of protists, fungi and plants.
- Describe the fundamental anatomy and physiology of animals, and the evolutionary history of animal form and function.
- Describe the evolutionary history of plant form and function.
- Describe ecology, population biology, community ecology, and ecosystems ecology.