Introduction to Biology II (BIOL 202 ) Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Dr. Mark Kopeny, Dr. Michael Menaker, Dr. Leo Racich Integrated survey of the fundamentals of evolutionary theory, biological diversity, and the biology and ecology of organisms. Biol 201 is not prerequisite. Designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body, primarily to prepare students for 300- and 400- level biology courses; to prepare students for the Biology major. The material covered in this course is organized into six units: I. Evolutionary Processes II. Diversity of Life III. Plant Form and Function IV. Animal Form and Function V. Animal Behavior VI. Ecological Patterns and Processes

Atoms organized into a chlorophyll molecule Cells TissuesOrgan Organism in a community Organelle (chloroplast) Life can be viewed at various “levels of biological organization”, but remember that the processes of life are highly integrated.

ORGANISM BIOLOGICAL PATTERNS AND PROCESSES ACROSS “LEVELS” FROM MOLECULES TO ECOSYSTEMS YOU

In general, try to approach material presented in this course with these thoughts in mind: Search for patterns and underlying processes Consider ultimate and proximate causation Consider the relationship between form and function Relate new concepts to ones already explored, and consider them in a truly integrative framework Consider the generality of a concept (“importance” of an idea often relates to its breadth) Evaluate the research (experimental, comparative, modeling, descriptive, historical…) that uncovered the idea Consider how the idea relates to research programs of UVA science faculty, especially in Biology

We compared your DNA to that of an ape. The ape wants a second opinion.

Begin unit one on Friday; Evolutionary processes We compared your DNA to that of an ape. The ape wants a second opinion.