Organismal Biology (BIOL215)

Ingestion and extracellular and intracellular digestion are examined in various organisms.

Principles of diffusion and osmosis are investigated using agar gels and dialysis tubing.

To explain the advantages of the unlearned behaviors observed in this exercise and to describe the ecological niche of Amoeba, Euglena, Planaria, and isopods.

To write a description of the scientific method, defining a control, and determining the effect of temperature on the heart rate of Daphnia (water flea).

To learn how to utilize a compound light microscope to observe aquatic microorganisms in samples of pond water. One containing phosphate and nitrate anions and the other without.

To be able to identify an organism using dichotomous keys and scientific names.