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General Biology II

Unearth the secrets of life with Biology 102, synthesizing knowledge from evolutionary biology to the complexities of animal physiology and ecosystem dynamics.

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General Biology  II
Higher Education
Biology

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General Biology II is an immersive course that delves into the fundamental concepts and processes that shape the living world. Students will gain a deep understanding of the mechanisms driving evolution, the diversity of life on Earth, the intricate workings of the animal body, and the dynamic relationships between organisms and their environments. Through interactive virtual simulations, students will critically examine biological phenomena, apply theoretical principles to real-world scenarios, and evaluate the interconnections between biological systems.

Evolution: From genes to species

The course begins by investigating the core principles of evolution, including the formation of new species, population genetics, and adaptive evolution. Students will learn how to determine evolutionary relationships revealing the interconnectedness of life on our planet. 

Exploring the Diversity of Life

Uncover the fascinating world of prokaryotes and examine their unique structures and the vital roles they play in ecosystems. In contrast, by diving into animal anatomy and physiology, from digestion and the nervous system to hormones and the immune system, students will gain a deep understanding of how animals function and adapt to their environments.

Dynamic Ecosystems

The final section of the course focuses on ecology, exploring the complex interactions between organisms and their environments. Students will study biogeography, terrestrial and aquatic biomes, and the impacts of global climate change. They will investigate and appraise conservation strategies through scenario-based simulations, identifying the impacts of human intervention on natural habitats and formulating solutions to preserve ecological balance. By examining population dynamics, ecosystems, and food chains, students will gain valuable insights into the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth.

Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate and synthesize the concepts of evolution, ecology, and biodiversity
  • Compare and contrast different life forms and classify their evolutionary relationships
  • Explore and explain the functions of major animal systems

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Evolution and the Origin of Species Introduction

Evolution: Journey of the canids

Evolution: Identifying a deep sea creature

Evolution: Founding theories and principles

Evolution: Are you related to a sea monster?

The Evolution of Populations

Evolution: Generations of an allele

Evolution: Founding theories and principles

Evolution: Are you related to a sea monster?

Phylogenies and the History of Life

Evolution: Taxonomic tree of life

Evolution: Are you related to a sea monster?

Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archea

Cell Culture Basics: Plate, split and freeze human cells

Evolution: Taxonomic tree of life

Bacterial Cell Structures: An introduction to the bacterial cell

Fungi

Fermentation: Optimize bio-ethanol production

Plant Form and Physiology

Pigment Extraction: Use photosynthesis to produce biofuel and reduce pollution

Introduction to Animal Diversity

Evolution: Taxonomic tree of life

Evolution: Founding theories and principles

Animal Genetics

The Animal Body: Basic Form and Function

Homeostatic Control: How does the human body keep itself in balance?

Thermal Homeostasis: Apply thermoregulation to climate change

Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System

Intestinal Glucose Transport: Study a mouse intestine for diagnosis

Your Diet and Your DNA

Absorption In the Small and Large Intestines: Journey from the stomach to the bloodstream

The Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Create a model of the nervous system

Introduction to the Central Nervous System: Explore your body’s command center!

Gross Function of the Nervous System: Let your brain learn about itself

Sensory System

Sensory transduction: Learn why you feel pain when you get hit by a rock

The Endocrine System

Endocrinology: Learn how contraceptives work

Diabetes

The Muscoskeletal System

Smooth muscle: Learn how your gut contracts!

Skeletal Muscle Movement: Build your own muscle system

Skeletal Muscle: Learn about the muscles we use to walk and run

Muscle tissues: An overview

Skeletal System: Solve a missing person case

The Respiratory System

Cellular Respiration: Measuring energy consumption during exercise

Cardio-respiratory Physiology: How can seals dive so deep for so long?

Introduction to Pulmonary Ventilation: Process of respiration and physiology of the respiratory system

Anatomy of the Respiratory System: Help rebuild a broken system

The Circulatory System

Hematology: Introduction to Blood

Blood Components: Dive into the microscopic world of blood cells!

Introduction to Echocardiography: Use different projections to diagnose patients

Osmotic Regulation and Excretion

Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

Osmosis and Diffusion: Choose the right solution for an intravenous drip

The Immune System

Antibodies: Why are some blood types incompatible?

Introduction to Immunology: Explore the immune system and save the world!

Animal Reproduction and Development

Exploring Human Reproductive Cells

Introduction to the Male Reproductive System: Dive inside the duct system!

Introduction to the Female Reproductive System

Ecology and the Biosphere

Human Impact on Climate Change: Balance human emissions and a growing population

Earth's Atmosphere

Atmospheric Circulation, Climate, and Biomes: Determine the lab’s location!

Biomes: Identify and create the main biomes on Earth

Ecological niches: Choose the right Kuppelfang to bring to Earth!

Population and Community Ecology

Landscape Ecology: Determine persistence in a spatially heterogeneous landscape

Population Growth: Lets catch some goslins!

Ecosystems

Food webs: Learn about interactions between trophic levels

Trophic Levels: Grazer vs. predator

Conservation Biology and Biodiversity

Biodiversity: Assess and compare biodiversity on an exoplanet

Trophic Levels: Grazer vs. predator

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