Biology 102

Assumed pre-requisites:

Previous coursework - Successful completion of Biology 101 or instructor
permission .

Reading and Writing - ability to read and understand English language as
presented in college-level texts and delivered by instructor; ability to
write in complete sentences using correct grammar.

Successful completion of this course will be shown by demonstrated
competency in a) effective/cooperative teamwork in laboratory
investigations and b) performance of a score of 70% or better on course
examinations, homework, and laboratory exercises in the following topics:


Discuss the composition and characteristics of viruses, recognizing how
they are classified, features which enable them to enter host cells and
replicate via the lytic and lysogenic cycles, as well as typical
important viruses. Describe the HIV retrovirus, its major cycle
characteristics and infection patterns.

Describe what is meant by "gene expression" and how this may change
throughout an organism's life span. Recognize prokaryotic ability to
change metabolic enzymes in response to environmental changes by operands.

Recognize the roles of histone and nucleosome to organize eukaryotic DNA and patterns of DNA translation to produce metamorphosis changes in Arthropods, or to produce the variation and diversity of eukaryotic
enzymes and antibodies through changes in DNA introns/exons.

Describe genetic and environmental conditions which may promote or
protect against cancer. Recognize different kinds of cancer as to the
tissues or organs in which they may appear.

Understand the kinds of evidence which scientifically validate Darwin's
view of change within natural populations, and the mechanisms which
bring about those changes (microevolution) within populations, such as
competition for limited resources and reproductive success.

Characterize and name the major kingdoms of living organisms.

Recognize evolutionary development and advantages of animal features of
cephalization, body symmetry plans, gut types, coelom development, and
segmentation as well as the criteria for classifying the major animal
phyla. Be able to recognize representative animals of the major phyla
and their characteristics habits, successes, and roles played in their
typical habitats.

Describe the four major animal tissue types, where they occur and the
major organ systems with associated organs/basic functions in the human
body. (Emphasis will include digestive, circulatory, respiratory, immune,
skeletal, and nervous systems.)

Understand what is meant by homeostasis and how it depends upon
negative or positive feedback control from living body systems.

Discern the scientific method in published reports and be able to
interpret and evaluate written material as an extension of the course of
study.

Interpret and carry out a set of written experimental instructions, and
then convey the experimental results in summative answers or lab report.