Course Objectives: That the student get a grasp of the general principles
governing all living organisms, become familiar with the variety of life, realize
man's position in the living world, and appreciate man's role in controlling
himself and other organisms.
Content Outline:
Week
Topics
1
Tissues, organ systems and homeostasis Integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems
2
Nervous System
3
Sensory Reception
4
Endocrine System
5
Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
6
Immunity
7
Respiratory System Digestive System and Human Nutrition
8
Water and Solute Balance (Excretory System) Temperature control
9
Plant Tissues Plant Nutrition and Transport
10
Plant Reproduction Plant Growth and Development
11
Population Ecology
12
Community / interactions
13
Ecosystems
14
The Biosphere Human Impact on the Biosphere
15
An Evolutionary View of Behavior The Adaptive Value of Social Behavior
16
Comprehensive Final Exam
Laboratory Outline:
Week
Topics
1
Animal Tissues (1st half)
2
Animal Tissues (2nd half)
3
Dissection of the cat: External Parts, Bones, Muscles
4
Dissection of the cat: Digestive and Respiratory Systems
5
Dissection of the cat: Circulatory System
6
Physiology of Respiration & Circulation
7
Dissection of the cat: Urogenital and Nervous Systems
8
Laboratory Practical Exam
9
The Nervous System
10
Plant Anatomy: Roots, Stem and Leaves
11
Angiosperm Development: Fruits, Seeds, Meristems and Secondary Growth
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