Course Description: Academic Biology II is designed to introduce students to basic classification of organisms, plant and animal classification, and human anatomy. Chapters and topics covered are listed below. Introcuction Chapter 18--Classification--taxonomy and systems of classification Unit 6--Microorganisms Chapters 24-28--bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae, and fungi Unit 7--Plants Chapters 29-33--plant classification, structure and function, reproduction Unit 8--Invertebrates Chapters 34-40--introduction to animals, sponges, cnidarians, flatworms roundworms, rotifers, mollusks, annelids, arthropods, and echinoderms. Unit 9--Vertebrates Chapters 41-45--chordates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals Unit 10--Human Biology Chapters 46-52--systems of the human body
**** Students will have the opportunity to dissect various organisms, including earthworms, crayfish, starfish, clam, frog, perch, and fetal pig. Participation is optional, but strongly encouraged. An alternative assignment will be given if the students chooses not to participate in the dissections.
We are at a point in time when it is essential for students to start taking responsibility for their own learning and become active participants in the learning process. I will provide you with the opportunities to engage yourself in your own education. I expect that each student will set forth a maximum effort. Success in this course will require you to come to class prepared, participate in classroom discussions, read the textbook, and participate in all labs and activities. You will get out of this course, what you put into the course. I can provide facts and try to convey the concepts, but you must put in the extra time and effort if you want to be successful.