BIOL1450 — Animal Biology
BIOL 1450 - Animal Biology BIOL 1450 - Animal Biology 4 Credits This lecture and laboratory-based course surveys the four unifying principles of biology (evolutionary theory, cell theory, gene theory, and homeostasis) in the context of animal body systems. Content topics include cellular structure, function, andprocesses; histology; inheritance; biodiversity; natural selection; basic anatomical and directional terminology; and skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. The lab component includes application of conceptswith an emphasis on observation, the scientific method, and analysis. Dissection of individual organs and whole organisms may be included. This course provides a foundation for students pursuing veterinary-related careers as well as those in non-sciece majors. Major Content Areas Evolution.Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium; Speciation Scientific method and biomedical anatomy terminology.Hypothesis and theory & Regional and directional terms used for the vertebrate body Inheritance.DNA; Genetics (including Punnett Squares);Gene expression; Cellular reproduction Cellular structure and function.Eukaryotic cells; Membrane structure and function;Chemistry of cells and cellular processes Biodiversity.Taxonomy; History of life on Earth Histology (tissues).Physiological and anatomical characteristics of animal tissue types; Relationships between tissues, cells, and organs Homeostasis. Understand how cells, tissues, organs, and organ system