BI 212 Principles of Biology 2

Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 5

Focuses on cell structure, metabolism and comparative plant and animal anatomy and physiology. Offers second term of a three-term sequence for students majoring in sciences and health professionals (i.e. botany, zoology, molecular biology, marine biology, pre-veterinary, pre-medical, pre-dental, pharmacy, and related fields).

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of BI 211; and CH 104, or CH 121, or CH 221; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Relate macromolecular structure to function in living systems
Explain how the chemical properties of water relate to the function of living systems
Describe the basic structure of a cell and the function of major organelles.
Explain how organisms obtain energy from the environment and use that energy to run chemical reactions.
Describe the basic anatomy of plants and relate that structure to plant physiology
Explain how the structure and function of organ systems support homeostasis in animals
Assemble independent research and data collected in the laboratory into a standard format scientific paper.

Additional general education outcomes:

Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions.

Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner.

Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.

Content Outline

Review Basic Chemistry
- Macromolecules
- Chemical reactions
- Laws of thermodynamics
- Enzymes
- Properties of water
Cell Structure and Function
- Cells and organelles
- Biological membrane structure and function
Cell Energetics
- Respiration
- Fermentation
- Photosynthesis
Plant Structure and Function
- Tissues and organs
- Transport
- Nutrition
- Reproduction and development
- Plant hormones
Animal Structure and Function
- Tissues and organs
- Homeostasis
- Survey of structure and function of several animal systems (e.g. circulatory system, respiratory system, skeletal system, immune system, etc)
Scientific Process
- Continued development of ability to use scientific method
- Write a scientific paper based on data collected in class
- Term-long Group Inquiry Project
Weekly Laboratories (select from the following topics)
- Cell structure and function
- Diffusion and Osmosis
- Enzymes
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Plant Anatomy
- Plant Growth and Development
- Animal Anatomy I (focus on animal tissues, skin and digestion)
- Animal Anatomy II (focus on circulatory and respiratory systems)
- Animal Anatomy III (focus on excretory, reproductive and nervous systems)