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 Science Department

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OF STUDY

Course Number and Name:	Bio 1144 General Biology II
Department/Program:	Science/Biology
Semester Credit Hours:	4
Contact Hours Per Week:	5
Lecture:	3
Laboratory:	2
Prerequisite Courses:	*Bio 1134

*  The prerequisites for advanced science courses identified by an * are the completion of one of the following: A minimum ACT composite of 21 on the science component,  b) completion of three high school science courses (biology, chemistry, or physics) with no grade lower than a “C”,  or  c) credit for BIO 1134.



COURSE DESCRIPTION

A combined lecture and laboratory course for science majors that reinforces concepts introduced in BIO 1134 General Biology I, while emphasizing the diversity of life. Topics covered include adaptation by natural selection, classification, ecology, detailed consideration of each group oforganisms and viruses, study of animals and plants including their basic anatomy and physiology.

Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes.

 

 

REFERENCES/TEXTBOOKS:

• The Unity and Diversity of Life.  Starr & Taggart.  Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.  11^th Edition.  Fall 2006.

• LAB MANUAL: Encounters With Life. by Wachtmeister and Scott

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/EXIT COMPETENCIES  General Biology II Syllabus