BI 223Z Principles of Biology: Ecology and Evolution

Explores the unity and diversity of life through evolutionary mechanisms and relationships, and adaptation to the environment. Examines population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Intended for science majors. This course is part of the Oregon Common Course Numbering System

Credits

5

Prerequisite

BI 222Z with a grade of C-/P or better or instructor consent

General Education Requirements

Sci/Math/CS-Lab

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply the iterative process of science to generate and answer biological questions by analyzing data and drawing conclusions that are based on empirical evidence and current scientific understanding

2. Use evidence to develop informed opinions on contemporary biological issues and explain the implications of those issues on society

3. Provide evidence for phylogenetic relationships which illustrate the unity and diversity of life

4. Describe how adaptation, development, mutation, and the environment affect organismal evolution

5. Apply mathematical models to describe how populations change through time in relation to biotic and abiotic factors

6. Explain how organisms and their environments affect each other across different temporal and spatial scales

7. Interpret models explaining the flow of energy and cycling of matter in ecosystems