BIOL 207
Spring 2007 not offered
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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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ([MB&B205 or BIOL205] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) OR ([MB&B225 or BIOL225] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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