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Course Outlines
Course Outlines

Animal Biology — BIOL 1450

  1. Course Description
    • Credits: 4.00
    • Lecture Hours/Week: 3.00
    • Lab Hours/Week: 2.00
    • OJT Hours/Week: 0
    • Prerequisites: None
    • Corequisites: None
    • MnTC Goals:
      • 03 – Natural Science
    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, and processes; 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 concepts with 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-science majors. Meets MnTC Goal 3L.
  2. Course Effective Dates: 12/21/22 – Present
  3. Outline of Major Content Areas
    1. Biodiversity. Taxonomy; History of life on Earth
    2. Cellular structure and function. Eukaryotic cells; Membrane structure and function; Chemistry of cells and cellular processes
    3. Evolution. Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium; Speciation
    4. Histology (tissues). Physiological and anatomical characteristics of animal tissue types; Relationships between tissues, cells, and organs
    5. Homeostasis. Understand how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the body act together to maintain homeostasis
    6. Inheritance. DNA; Genetics (including Punnett Squares); Gene expression; Cellular reproduction
    7. Key vertebrate body systems. Musculoskeletal System; Nervous; Digestive System; Cardiovascular System; Respiratory System
    8. Scientific method and biomedical anatomy terminology. Hypothesis and theory & Regional and directional terms used for the vertebrate body
  4. Learning Outcomes
    1. Evaluate theories, hypotheses, and natural laws which are pertinent to the study of life.
    2. Describe how the basic physical, chemical, and biological disciplines are integrated in the study of life.
    3. Identify cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
    4. Explain the relationships between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
    5. Explain the physiological activities of life.
    6. Identify structures of the animal body on models, charts, and diagrams.
    7. Describe how the animal body is organized and the role each unit plays in maintaining homeostasis.
    8. Demonstrate fundamental biological techniques and skills through practical experiences in the laboratory both individually and in groups.
    9. Communicate experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
  5. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
      Goal 03 — Natural Science
      • Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
      • Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
      • Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
      • Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.
  6. Learner Outcomes Assessment
      As noted on course syllabus
  7. Special Information
      None noted