Biology 11 Part 2 (BIOL 0871)

This course introduces students to the study plants and animals by examining their structures, functions, evolution and environments. Field trips provide students with opportunities to explore local ecology and analyze and interpret data collected.

Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 can be taken at the same time or in any order.

Both Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 are required for completion of ABE Advanced level Biology.

Course code: BIOL 0871

Credits: 4.0

Length: 96.0 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=BIOL&number=0871

Campus: Broadway

Prerequisites

MATH 0751, Foundations of Math & Precalculus 10 or equivalent; English 10 or equivalent.

Schedule †

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Dates	Day/Time/Location	Instructor
60464	May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu \| 9:00 am - 9:00 pm VCC Broadway Building A Delivery: Self Paced See full schedule	Brown, Michael
60658	June 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu \| 9:00 am - 9:00 pm VCC Broadway Building A Delivery: Self Paced See full schedule	Brown, Michael
60925	July 4, 2022 to August 25, 2022	Mon, Wed \| 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Varies Delivery: In Person and Online (Blended) See full schedule	Gallagher, Zoe
72604	September 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu \| 9:00 am - 9:00 pm VCC Broadway Building A Delivery: Self Paced See full schedule	Brown, Michael
72854	November 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu \| 9:00 am - 9:00 pm VCC Broadway Building A Delivery: Self Paced See full schedule	Brown, Michael
73336	November 1, 2022 to December 21, 2022	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu \| 10:30 am - 12:30 pm VCC Broadway Building A Delivery: Lecture See full schedule	Colombo, Greg

Schedule †

BIOL 0871 schedule for programs:

HMFT
LNCT

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Dates	Day/Time/Location	Instructor
72702	October 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu \| 9:00 am - 9:00 pm VCC Broadway Building A Delivery: Self Paced See full schedule	Brown, Michael

Additional Information

What you will learn

Classification Systems and Major Taxonomic Groups
Levels of Biological Organization
Features of Animal Evolution, Variety of Reproductive Strategies
Marine & Intertidal Zone Ecology (Aquarium Fieldtrip, Low-Tide Field Trip, & Lab Examination of Living
Organisms - class-based only)
Identify structures, distinguishing characteristics & life processes for the following:
- Porifera, Cnidaria,
- Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, Annelida (worm labs - examine internal/external structures in various
phyla)
- Molluscs, Arthropods, Echinoderms (labs include behavioural & structural examination of variety of
mollusc, arthropod, and/or echinoderm specimens)
- Chordates, Including Origin of the Vertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds (field trip - observe
birds in natural setting), & Mammals (lab – comparison of vertebrate skeletons), Origins of Humans
Evolution of Plants. Algae (lab - microscopic and other examination of algae),
Bryophytes (lab – dissection and examination of moss - class-based only), Ferns (lab – dissection and
examination of ferns - class-based only), Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (cone, fruit and flower lab -
class-based only)

How do I apply for this course?

For class based courses, please apply online or in person and provide official transcripts.

For Self-paced courses, please phone 604.871.7000 ext. 7366.

For courses at Broadway Youth Centre, please phone 604.709.5640 or email ABEYouth@vcc.ca.

For Visually Impaired courses, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities..

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.