The Living World
General
Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
102
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Plants, animals, and microorganisms of North America. Interactions of organisms with their environment. Minnesota habitats and their inhabitants. Lab.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
03, 10
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Distinguish between deductive and inductive reasoning.
Outcome
Explain the scientific method.
Outcome
Describe different types of ecosystems and niches.
Outcome
Explain how evolution occurs, and provide examples of evolutionary relationships among organisms.
Outcome
List homologous structures that humans share with different animals.
Outcome
Interpret an evolutionary phylogeny.
Outcome
Describe how the changing planet impacts the biosphere, via plate tectonics, mass extinctions, etc.