BIOL 111L - Organisms and Populations Lab

1 Credits
2 Contact Hours
This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science at the organismal level in a virtual lab setting. Students will focus on the scientific method, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, and ecology.

Grade Note(s): All BIOL prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion.
All BIOL prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and BIOL 110L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 111
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply the scientific method by designing and conducting a novel scientific experiment using standard biological equipment.
2. Compare and contrast the diversity of micro- and macroorganisms including the general form, function, and structure of each.
3. Identify how animal structure and function are related.
4. Explain the origins and diversity of life in terms of natural selection and evolution.
5. Explain the relationship between plant structure and function.
6. Explain the interactions of organisms within their environment using ecological principles.