EESC 160 Organismal Biology (Lec/Lab)

This course explores fundamental concepts including Cell structure and function, Scientific method, Evolution, Genetics, Ecology and Population Ecology. This course surveys organismal diversity within an evolutionary context, primarily in protists, fungi, plants and animals. Relationships between form and function, as well as relationships of organisms to their environments are addressed. Ecological concepts will be introduced and include biotic and abiotic factors. 

Credits

3/1

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Understand foundational concepts in life sciences
2. To gain an understanding of the general concepts of evolution, natural selection, and speciation
3. To gain an understanding of and appreciation for animal diversity as well as their phylogeny
4. To gain an understanding of the basic information about form and function of animals and how this relates to environmental adaptations
5. To gain an understanding of introductory ecological concepts