2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 151 Introduction to Biology II (Lec/Lab)

An introduction to the processes of science and the major principles of biology, including microbial, plant and animal diversity, plant form and function, and ecological concepts. The lab course emphasizes these concepts as well as biology research methods. 

Credits

3/1

Prerequisite

BIOL 150 or BIOL 120

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the relationship between the three domains: Bacteria, Archaea and Eukarya
  2. Describe the evolution, structure and function of plants
  3. Generally describe the characteristics of and major groupings of fungi
  4. Generally describe the characteristics of and major grouping of animals
  5. Explain key concepts in population, community, and ecosystem ecology
  6. Describe the process of scientific research, including hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of interpretations
  7. Use defining characteristics to identify members of major groups of eukaryotes (protists, plants, animals)
  8. Describe the structure and function of plant roots, stems, leaves, and fruits
  9. Describe the alternation of generations exhibited by all plants, and the variation between plant groups
  10. Explain key ecological concepts