Biol 122 - Biological Concepts II

Course Description:  We are currently experiencing an explosion of biological research, providing scientists with unprecedented insight into the biological nature of life. As the scientific community better understands the biological world, we are all faced with decisions about life, health, and the environment that forces all of us to become better educated about biology. Biology 122 is the second in a series of two courses taught at the University of Mary Washington designed to examine the fundamental principles of biological processes.

The lecture and laboratory components of this course are designed to fulfill four specific objectives:

• to introduce the student to the basic principles of plant structure and function
• to survey the biological diversity of the animal kingdom, a continuation of a survey of organisms started in Biol 121,
• to introduce the student to basic mammalian anatomy and physiology,
• to study the fundamental principles of ecology.

These four areas of study serve to help us understand how humans are related to other animals, provide insight into the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, and provide some insight into the ecological relationships between plants and animals.

Biol 122 does not count toward the biology major at UMW. It is offered every spring semester.

Credits:  4 credits w/ lab.

Prerequisite:  Biol 121 or its equivalent.