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BIO 102 — General Biology II

Biology · 100 Level · Second Semester

About this course

BIO 102 General Biology II is a 100 Level course in the Biology department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 30 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 10 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Foundations of Microbial Life explores the basic principles and characteristics of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their roles in natural and human environments. It examines the structure, classification, growth, metabolism, and reproduction of microbes, as well as their interactions with other living organisms. The topic also highlights the importance of microbial life in ecosystems, biotechnology, health, and disease, emphasizing both beneficial and harmful effects. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the fundamental concepts of microbiology, identify different types of microorganisms and their characteristics, analyze their roles in nature and human activities, and develop basic skills for studying and applying microbial processes in scientific and real-world contexts.

Exploring the Plant and Animal Kingdoms examines the diversity, structure, classification, and characteristics of living organisms within the two major biological groups: plants and animals. It focuses on how plants function as producers through photosynthesis and their roles in ecosystems, as well as how animals exhibit mobility, complex organ systems, and varied modes of nutrition and behavior. The topic also highlights differences and similarities between these kingdoms, including their organization, reproduction, adaptation, and ecological significance. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the basic features of plant and animal life, identify major groups within each kingdom, compare their structures and functions, and develop an appreciation of their importance in maintaining ecological balance and supporting life on Earth.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Foundations of Microbial Life (series 1) · Part 1

  1. Foundations of Microbial Life 8 minutes 28 seconds
  2. Foundations of Microbial Life 2 9 minutes 19 seconds
  3. Foundations of Microbial Life 3 8 minutes 37 seconds

Series 2: Foundations of Microbial Life (series 1) · Part 2

  1. Foundations of Microbial Life 1 8 minutes 37 seconds
  2. Foundations of Microbial Life 2 9 minutes 17 seconds
  3. Foundations of Microbial Life 3 8 minutes 44 seconds

Series 3: Exploring the plant and Animal Kingdoms (series 2)

  1. Exploring the plant and Animal Kingdoms 1 6 minutes 30 seconds
  2. Exploring the plant and Animal Kingdoms 2 6 minutes 22 seconds
  3. Exploring the plant and Animal Kingdoms 3 6 minutes 58 seconds

Series 4: Exploring the Plant and Animal Kingdoms (series 2)

  1. Exploring the Plant and Animal Kingdoms 1 6 minutes 42 seconds
  2. Exploring the Plant and Animal Kingdoms 2 6 minutes 34 seconds
  3. Exploring the Plant and Animal Kingdoms 3 7 minutes 8 seconds

Series 5: Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms (series 3) · Part 1

  1. Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms 1 6 minutes 53 seconds
  2. Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms 2 7 minutes 58 seconds
  3. Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms 3 8 minutes 25 seconds

Series 6: Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms (series 3) · Part 2

  1. Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms 1 7 minutes 9 seconds
  2. Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms 2 8 minutes 19 seconds
  3. Ecological Adaptations Across Living Organisms 3 8 minutes 22 seconds

Series 7: Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals (series 4) · Part 1

  1. Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals 1 7 minutes 49 seconds
  2. Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals 2 8 minutes 39 seconds
  3. Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals 3 7 minutes 12 seconds

Series 8: Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals (series 4) · Part 2

  1. Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals 1 7 minutes 44 seconds
  2. Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals 2 8 minutes 39 seconds
  3. Physiological Processes in Plants and Animals 3 7 minutes 15 seconds

Series 9: Growth and Development in Biological Systems (series 5) · Part 1

  1. Growth and Development in Biological Systems 1 6 minutes 21 seconds
  2. Growth and Development in Biological Systems 2 7 minutes 7 seconds
  3. Growth and Development in Biological Systems 3 7 minutes 40 seconds

Series 10: Growth and Development in Biological Systems (series 5) · Part 2

  1. Growth and Development in Biological Systems 1 6 minutes 30 seconds
  2. Growth and Development in Biological Systems 2 7 minutes 22 seconds
  3. Growth and Development in Biological Systems 3 7 minutes 45 seconds
BIO 102 General Biology II

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