Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO110   19946-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/24/05
BIO110 19946-20065 LAB 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Laboratory for Natural History of the Southwest
Introduction to basic field and laboratory techniques used in the study of natural history. Specific field problems presented dealing with plant and animal analysis and ecological interrelationships. Weekend field trips required at students' expense. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIO109 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BIO110   19946-20065 Laboratory for Natural History of the Southwest
1. Explain the scientific methods of inquiry within the context of laboratory experimentation and research. (I)
2. Describe the Linnaean model of taxonomy and demonstrate how it is used to classify living things. (II)
3. Describe ecological relationships of southwestern plants. (III)
4. Describe ecological relationships of southwestern animals. (IV)
5. Demonstrate biological adaptation. (V)
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BIO110   19946-20065 Laboratory for Natural History of the Southwest
    I. Specific Method
        A. Organization
        B. Application
      II. Taxonomy and Classification
          A. Systems
          B. Dichotomous Keys
        III. Plant Ecology
            A. Biotic Factors
            B. Abiotic Factors
          IV. Animal Ecology
              A. Biotic Factors
              B. Abiotic Factors
            V. Biological Adaptation
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