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Biology 2 builds on the fundamental concepts of cell structure and function introduced in Biology 1 and provides a theoretical and practical foundation in the biological sciences for both science and non-science students. This course provides a detailed examination of basic animal and plant anatomy, reproduction, physiology and ecology which is essential for further study in biology.

The evolution of animals and the tissue and organ systems of animals are introduced. This is followed by a study of the evolution and classification of plants and the morphology, anatomy, physiology and reproduction of flowering plants. This course contains a highly recommended residential school for external students and highly recommended on-campus laboratories or practical classes for on-campus students (non-attendance will mean the student misses both an element for assessment preparation and an element of assessment).

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. differentiate between the main groups of vertebrates and invertebrates and classify organisms into these groups;
2. describe basic animal structure in terms of tissues and organ systems;
3. outline the ways in which animals acquire nutrients and describe the structure and function of organs associated with this process;
4. describe the basic anatomical characteristics and functional features of each of the reproductive, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems;
5. demonstrate an understanding of some of the complex nervous and hormonal control mechanisms involved in controlling the reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems;
6. conduct simple physiological experiments and interpret the results of these experiments;
7. outline the evolution of plants and identify the basic characteristics of some major plant groups;
8. demonstrate familiarity with the basic anatomy, morphology, reproduction and physiology of flowering plants.