BI 102 - Introduction to Biology II

MTH 60  or higher-level math course, or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

BI 102L  

Recommended Prerequisite(s):  

BI 101  and BI 101L  or BI 221Z   

Course Description: Provides an overview of basic animal anatomy and physiology with a special interest to humans. Designed for non-majors or those interested in learning more about biology. Science majors and pre-allied health professionals should take the 200-level biology series. Topics and systems covered include homeostasis, hormones, digestive system, circulation, lymphatic system, circulatory system, immunity, nervous system, urinary system, and reproduction. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Describe and identify the basic structures and important characteristics of vertebrates.
• CLO#2: Describe and apply knowledge of homeostasis and the animal body.
• CLO#3: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
• CLO#4: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the respiratory system. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#5: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the digestive system.
• CLO#6: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the urinary system.
• CLO#7: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the immune system.
• CLO#8: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the endocrine system and hormones.
• CLO#9: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the nervous system.
• CLO#10: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems.