BIOL 225 - Form and Function of Organisms

An introduction to plant and animal form and function is presented. This course provides an overview of basic physiological and morphological aspects of plants and animals that allow survival and reproduction. Topics in animal biology include animal architecture, internal fluids, homeostasis, digestion and nutrition, nervous and chemical coordination; topics in plant biology include plant organization, photosynthesis, respiration, water relations, and growth regulation. Reproduction and development of both plants and animals are introduced.

Prerequisite

Cegep Biology 301 or 101-NYA or BIOL 201.

Book:

Reece, Jane B, et al. Campbell Biology. Third Canadian ed., Pearson, 2021.

Registration Information:

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COURSE OUTLINE

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