Biology 11 Part 2 (BIOL 0871)

• 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)

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 604.871.7000 ext. 7399 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.