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BIOL 191: Introduction to Organismal Biology Number of Credits 3 Instructor Profile Dr. Josh Stevenson Catalog Description Introduction to the diversity of life, including the physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution of living systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 190. Required Textbooks/Materials The following text is required material in this course: Urry, et al. Campbell Biology in Focus (w/ Modified Mastering Biology license), 2nd edition. Pearson, 2016. ISBN: 9780134433769 (Package). Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to • describe the theory of evolution by natural selection; • identify major taxonomic groups of organisms; • summarize general features of plant structure and function; • describe the general anatomy and physiology of animal organ systems; and • compare the characteristics of aquatic and terrestrial biomes. First Week of Materials/Assignments The following schedule is subject to change: January 3: Mechanisms of Evolution Introduction Descent with Modification Phylogeny January 4: Mechanisms of Evolution, continued The Evolution of Populations The Origin of Species Broad Patterns of Evolution January 5: The Evolutionary History of Life Early Life and the Diversification of Prokaryotes The Origin and Diversification of Eukaryotes January 9: Exam 1 MasteringBiology Assignments Course Description This course section is entirely online except for the comprehensive final exam which will be held at University of Nevada, Reno’s main campus on the final day of the semester. The curriculum will consist of assigned textbook readings, online chapter outline videos and printable chapter outlines, online modified MasteringBiology assignments, online exams, and an in-person final exam. Grade Breakdown The percentage distribution for the course is: MasteringBiology Assignments Online Exams (three worth 10% each) Final Exam Total 35% 30% 35% 100% A B Superior Above Average C D F Average Below Average Failure 90–100% 80–89% 70–79% 60–69% below 60%