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 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: Are you related to a sea monster?
Evolution: Founding theories and principles
Evolution: Identifying a deep sea creature
Evolution: Journey of the canids
The Evolution of Populations
Evolution: Are you related to a sea monster?
Evolution: Founding theories and principles
Evolution: Generations of an allele
Phylogenies and the History of Life
Evolution: Are you related to a sea monster?
Evolution: Taxonomic tree of life
Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archea
Bacterial Cell Structures: An introduction to the bacterial cell
Evolution: Taxonomic tree of life
Cell Culture Basics: Plate, split and freeze human cells
Fungi
Fermentation: Optimize bio-ethanol production
Plant Form and Physiology
Pigment Extraction: Use photosynthesis to produce biofuel and reduce pollution
Introduction to Animal Diversity
Animal Genetics
Evolution: Founding theories and principles
Evolution: Taxonomic tree of life
The Animal Body: Basic Form and Function
Thermal Homeostasis: Apply thermoregulation to climate change
Homeostatic Control: How does the human body keep itself in balance?
Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System
Absorption In the Small and Large Intestines: Journey from the stomach to the bloodstream
Your Diet and Your DNA
Intestinal Glucose Transport: Study a mouse intestine for diagnosis
The Nervous System
Gross Function of the Nervous System: Let your brain learn about itself
Introduction to the Central Nervous System: Explore your body’s command center!
The Peripheral Nervous System: Create a model of the nervous system
Sensory System
Sensory transduction: Learn why you feel pain when you get hit by a rock
The Endocrine System
Diabetes
Endocrinology: Learn how contraceptives work
The Muscoskeletal System
Skeletal System: Solve a missing person case
Muscle tissues: An overview
Skeletal Muscle: Learn about the muscles we use to walk and run
Skeletal Muscle Movement: Build your own muscle system
Smooth muscle: Learn how your gut contracts!
The Respiratory System
Anatomy of the Respiratory System: Help rebuild a broken system
Introduction to Pulmonary Ventilation: Process of respiration and physiology of the respiratory system
Cardio-respiratory Physiology: How can seals dive so deep for so long?
Cellular Respiration: Measuring energy consumption during exercise
The Circulatory System
Introduction to Echocardiography: Use different projections to diagnose patients
Blood Components: Dive into the microscopic world of blood cells!
Hematology: Introduction to Blood
Osmotic Regulation and Excretion
Osmosis and Diffusion: Choose the right solution for an intravenous drip
Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease
The Immune System
Introduction to Immunology: Explore the immune system and save the world!
Antibodies: Why are some blood types incompatible?
Animal Reproduction and Development
Introduction to the Female Reproductive System
Introduction to the Male Reproductive System: Dive inside the duct system!
Exploring Human Reproductive Cells
Ecology and the Biosphere
Ecological niches: Choose the right Kuppelfang to bring to Earth!
Biomes: Identify and create the main biomes on Earth
Atmospheric Circulation, Climate, and Biomes: Determine the lab’s location!
Earth's Atmosphere
Human Impact on Climate Change: Balance human emissions and a growing population
Population and Community Ecology
Population Growth: Lets catch some goslins!
Landscape Ecology: Determine persistence in a spatially heterogeneous landscape
Ecosystems
Trophic Levels: Grazer vs. predator
Food webs: Learn about interactions between trophic levels
Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
Trophic Levels: Grazer vs. predator
Biodiversity: Assess and compare biodiversity on an exoplanet
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