BIOL207

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BIOL207

Introductory Biology III: Physiology, Ecology and Evolution BIOL207 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	116	17	Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;	No	Yes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

This course concerns biological principles as they apply primarily at tissue, organismic and population levels of organization. Consideration is first given to bioenergetics and systems that support energy uptake and utilization. Homeostatic control mechanisms for regulation of the internal environment are considered, as are the roles of hormones in homeostasis and reproduction. Principles of neurophysiology and the neuronal basis of behavior are studied. Evidence for evolution is reviewed, as are the tenets of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The nature and importance of variation among organisms and of stochastic processes in evolution are discussed, as are modern theories of speciation and macroevolution. Finally, the course addresses interactions between organisms and their environments as well as the interactions among organisms in natural communities. Each of the topics of the course is explored from a comparative viewpoint to recognize common principles as well as variations among organisms that indicate evolutionary adaptation to different environments and niches.

MAJOR READINGS

Purves, Orians & Heller, LIFE, THE SCIENCE
OF BIOLOGY.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four exams on Wednesday EVENINGS (Dates to be announced) 7:30-9:30 p.m.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

It is recommended that students have taken or are taking chemistry, especially those intending to major in biology. Students planning to major in biology, neuroscience and behavior, or molecular biology and biochemistry and students who are planning to apply to medical school are strongly advised to take the course for a letter grade. Students taking BIOL217 must take it concurrently with BIOL207, however you must register separately for BIOL207 and BIOL217.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM BIOL

Prerequisites: BIOL205 and BIOL206

Section 01: Bodznick, D; Sultan, S; Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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