BIOL 110

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BIOL 110, also known as Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity, is an introductory-level biology course typically taught by Stuart Allison, James Mountjoy, or Jennifer Templeton.

Course Description

Official Course Description

"An introduction to the study of biological diversity in an evolutionary and ecological context. This course will examine the characteristics and adaptations of prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants and animals, and how they have evolved. Related topics include population genetics, evolutionary processes and their results (including adaptation, speciation, and extinction), and ecological factors that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms, as well as the interactions among species in nature. Models of biodiversity and the factors that affect it will also be addressed."[1]

Credits and Prerequisites

Credit Earned:The course is worth a single credit.

Foundations/Key Competencies: The course fulfills the Math and Natural Sciences Foundation requirement.

Prerequisites: None.

Text

Campbell, Neil A. and Jane B. Reece (2004). "Biology" (7th edition) ISBN 080537146X.

Course Schedule

Biol 210 follows a fairly regular schedule and is typically offered during the fall term. It usually meets three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Two instructors jointly teach the class, and each lectures for about 5 weeks.

2007-2008

2006-2007

Term Section Days Period Location Instructor
Fall 2006 1 MWF 2 SMC A110 Stuart Allison/James Mountjoy

References