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Class Detail:
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FA 2013
Biology
BIOLOGY
171
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Introductory Biology: Ecology and Evolution
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005
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Credits:
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4
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Requirements & Distribution:
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BS, NS
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Credit Exclusions:
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No credit granted to those who have completed BIOLOGY 162 or 163 or 195. Credit is granted for a combined total of 17 credits elected in introductory biology.
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Cost:
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>100
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Other Course Info:
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BIOLOGY 171 and 172 can be taken in either order.
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BS:
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This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Repeatability:
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May not be repeated for credit.
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Primary Instructor:
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Giffen,Cynthia J
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(real time availability for all sections)
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BIOLOGY 171 is a one-term course in ecology and evolutionary biology that, together with BIOLOGY 172 and 173, collectively form the introductory biology course unit.
The primary aims of BIOLOGY 171 are:
- to provide factual and conceptual knowledge concerning the origin and complex interactions of the Earth's biodiversity
- to give an integrated overview of biological organization including genes, individuals, kin groups, populations, species, communities, and ecosystems
- to engage with biological hypotheses dealing with prominent current issues such as human evolutionary origins, emerging diseases, conservation biology and global change
- to develop critical-thinking and writing skills.
Topics in BIOLOGY 171 are divided among three primary areas:
- Mendelian genetics and evolutionary processes
- Biodiversity, organismal biology
- Ecology
Course Requirements: No data submitted Intended Audience: The two-term set of BIOLOGY 171, 172, and 173 is intended for majors in biology, other science programs, or pre-professional studies. Other suitably prepared students wishing detailed coverage of biology are also welcome. Class Format: No data submitted
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Course Syllabi
Syllabi are available to current LSA students. IMPORTANT: These syllabi are provided to give students a general idea about the courses, as offered by LSA departments and programs in prior academic terms. The syllabi do not necessarily reflect the assignments, sequence of course materials, and/or course expectations that the faculty and departments/programs have for these same courses in the current and/or future terms.
Search for Syllabus
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Textbooks/Other Materials (data maintained by department in Wolverine Access)
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Note:
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BIO171&172 has a new, required text. Any of the 3 options is fine (just elec., elec.+looseleaf, elec. + hard cover). Purchase the textbook+access to the LaunchPadPortal online tool, together. Purchasing LaunchpadPortal separately costs at least $81. 4-yr access is specially negotiated for UM; not available other places.
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ISBN: 1464171092
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Biology How Life Works + LaunchPad Portal 4 year access, Author: James Morris, Daniel Hartl, Andrew Knoll, Robert Lue, et al., Publisher: WH Freeman (macmillan) 1ST 2013
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Required
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ISBN: 1464174822
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Biology How Life Work + 4 year LaunchPadPortal access, Author: Morris, Hartl, Knoll, Lue et al., Publisher: WH Freeman (macmillan) 1ST 2013
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Required
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ISBN: 1464174830
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Biology How Life Works, Author: Morris, Hartl, Knoll, Lue, Publisher: WK Freeman (macmillan) 1ST 2013
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Required
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