Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Biology 2B
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II
Catalog Description
2B - Principles of Biology II
5 units
Biological processes at the organismal level are studied with emphasis placed on the whole organism and
higher levels of organization. Topics include systematics;. structure, function, reproduction and development
of invertebrates and vertebrates, representative protists, fungi, non-vascular and vascular plants; principles
of ecology including conservation biology. Intended for biological sciences majors. Prerequisite: Biology
2A or equivalent (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). Strongly recommended: eligibility for English
1A. 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 52.5, laboratory 105]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1. compare and contrast biological molecules and their roles in life processes;
2. compare and contrast structure and function of different types of cells in detail, describe cell
reproduction in detail, the cell cycle, and cell communication;
3. discuss organization, regulation, and transmission of genetic information at the molecular
level and analyze patterns and mechanisms of heredity;
4. discuss and investigate how organisms obtain, manipulate, and utilize materials and energy
for growth, maintenance, and development;
5. apply principles of cellular and molecular biology to the field of biotechnology;
6. describe contemporary theories of the origin of life;
7. apply genetics to the process of evolution, distinguish between microevolution and
macroevolution, identify and explain mechanisms of evolutionary change, and cite evidence for
evolution.
Expected Outcomes for Students
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. identify levels of biological organization ranging from cells to ecosystems and discuss their
interdependencies;
2. describe the systematics of prokaryotes, plants, protists, fungi and animals;
3. identify structures of heterotrophic protists, autotrophic protists, plants, fungi, and animals;
and investigate how they obtain, manipulate, and utilize materials and energy for growth,
maintenance, reproduction and development;
4. explain the principles and mechanisms of evolution and relate them to the systematics of
plants, animals, fungi, and protists;
5. relate evolution to the diversity of life;
6. analyze interactions and changes that occur among organisms and the environment at the
population, community, and ecosystem levels.
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Phylogeny and systematics
Structure, function, evolutionary history, classification of protists
Structure, function, evolutionary history, and classification of fungi
Evolutionary history and classification of animals
Poriferans and cnidarians
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Acoelomates and pseudocoelomates
Mollusks and annelids
Arthropods
Echinoderms and chordates
Vertebrates
Animal cells and tissues
Structure of animals, locomotion and support
Animal nutrition
Transport in animals
Animal response, endocrine and nervous systems
Maintenance of homeostasis in animals
Animal reproduction
Animal development
Evolutionary history and classification of plants
Plant cells and tissues
Structure and growth of vascular plants
Plant nutrition
Transport in plants
Response and maintenance of homeostasis in plants
Plant reproduction
Plant development
Population ecology
Community ecology
Ecosystems
Conservation Biology
Course Content (Laboratory):
One or more laboratory exercises will include the following areas of study:
1. Phylogeny and systematics
2. Structure, function, evolutionary history, classification of protists
3. Structure, function, evolutionary history, and classification of fungi
4. Evolutionary history and classification of animals
5. Poriferans and cnidarians
6. Acoelomates and pseudocoelomates
7. Mollusks and annelids
8. Arthropods
9. Echinoderms and chordates
10. Vertebrates
11. Animal cells and tissues
12. Structure of animals, locomotion and support
13. Animal nutrition
14. Transport in animals
15. Animal response, endocrine and nervous systems
16. Maintenance of homeostasis in animals
17. Animal reproduction
18. Animal development
19. Evolutionary history and classification of plants
20. Plant cells and tissues
21. Structure and growth of vascular plants
22. Plant nutrition
23. Transport in plants
24. Response and maintenance of homeostasis in plants
25. Plant reproduction
26. Plant development
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Population ecology
Community ecology
Ecosystems
Conservation Biology
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Lecture and discussion
Observation, collection and analysis of data
Laboratory studies
Charts, models, slides, transparencies
Media presentations
Field trips
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Collaborative laboratory exercise: Use dichotomous keys to identify organisms’ taxa.
(describe the systematics of eukaryotes)
b. Collaborative laboratory exercise: Identify characteristics and compare the structures of
green algae, vascular, and non-vascular plants. (identify structures of autotrophic protists
and plants)
c. Laboratory review: Observe slides, models, and specimens to compare the embryonic
development of seastars, frogs, and chicks. (investigate how organisms develop)
d. Lab Report: Test the effects of enzymes and pH on digestion of egg white. (investigate
how organisms manipulate and use materials)
e. Field Trip to UC Botanical Garden: Identify selected plants and write descriptions of their
appearance, economic significance, classification and adaptations to their environments.
2. Methods of evaluating student progress:
a. Minimum of three midterm examinations
b. Minimum of two laboratory practicals
c. Minimum three formal laboratory reports
d. Informal laboratory reports: record of data, observations and conclusions for each laboratory
activity
e. Final examination
Textbook (Typical)
Biology, 8th Edition, 2009 by Raven, McGraw Hill
Special Student Materials:
1. Coloring pencils
2. Lab coat or apron
3. Marking pen
RO:al 10/2009