{"id":5989,"date":"2017-07-25T23:50:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T23:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-biology2\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=5989"},"modified":"2017-11-06T19:53:44","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T19:53:44","slug":"course-contents-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-wmopen-biology2\/chapter\/course-contents-at-a-glance\/","title":{"raw":"Course Contents at a Glance","rendered":"Course Contents at a Glance"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-biology2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Module 1: Introduction to Biology<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Characteristics of Life<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Taxonomy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Study of Biology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 2: Viruses<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Viral Evolution, Morphology, and Classification<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Virus Infections and Hosts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prions and Viroids<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 3: History of Life<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Evolution<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Speciation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Evolution of Populations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Phylogenies and the History of Life<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 4: Prokaryotes<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Prokaryotic Diversity<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Structure of Prokaryotes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prokaryotic Metabolism<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bacterial Diseases in Humans<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Beneficial Prokaryotes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 5: Protists<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Characteristics of Protists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Groups of Protists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ecology of Protists<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 6: Fungi<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Characteristics of Fungi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Classifications of Fungi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ecology of Fungi<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fungal Parasites and Pathogens<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 7: Plant Diversity<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Seedless Plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Seed Plants<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 8: Plant Structure and Function<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Plant Structures<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transport of Water and Solutes in Plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Plant Sensory Systems and Responses<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Plant Growth<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Plant Nutrition<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 9: Plant Reproduction<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Reproductive Development and Structure<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Asexual Reproduction in Plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sexual Reproduction in Plants<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 10: Animal Diversity<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Evolutionary History of the Animal Kingdom<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Animal Phylogeny<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Animal Form and Function<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Animal Primary Tissues<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Animal Reproduction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Homeostasis<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 11: Invertebrates<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Phylum Porifera<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Phylum Cnidaria<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Superphylum Lophotrochozoa<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Superphylum Ecdysozoa<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Superphylum Deuterostomia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 12: Vertebrates<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Chordates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fishes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Amphibians<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Amniotes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reptiles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Birds<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mammals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 13: Overview of Body Systems<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Integration of Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Control Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cell Maintenance Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Support Systems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 14: The Nervous System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Components of the Nervous System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neuron Communication<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Central Nervous System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Peripheral Nervous System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nervous System Disorders<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 15: The Endocrine System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Types of Hormones<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How Hormones Work<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Regulation of Body Processes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Endocrine Glands<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 16: The Reproductive System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Reproduction Methods<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Human Reproductive Anatomy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fertilization<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Early Embryonic Development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Human Pregnancy and Birth<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 17: Sensory Systems<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The Senses<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Somatosensation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Taste and Smell<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hearing and Vestibular Sensation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vision<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 18: The Circulatory System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The Circulatory System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Structure and Function of Blood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Mammalian Heart<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 19: The Respiratory System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Systems of Gas Exchange<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Breathing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 20: The Immune System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The Innate Immune Response<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Adaptive Immune Response<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Antibodies<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 21: The Digestive System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Digestive Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nutrition and Energy Production<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Digestive System Processes and Regulation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 22: The Excretory System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Excretion Systems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 23: The Musculoskeletal System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Skeletal Systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bones<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Joints and Skeletal Movement<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscle Contraction and Locomotion<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 24: The Integumentary System<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Structure and Function of Skin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Accessory Structures of the Skin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Functions of the Integumentary System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 25: Ecology of Living Things<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The Scope of Ecology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Biotic and Abiotic Factors<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Biomes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Population Ecology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Community Ecology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 26: Ecology and the Environment<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Energy in the Environment<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Biogeochemical Cycles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Climate Change<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Conservation Biology and Biodiversity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wmopen-biology2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Module 1: Introduction to Biology<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Characteristics of Life<\/li>\n<li>Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes<\/li>\n<li>Taxonomy<\/li>\n<li>The Study of Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 2: Viruses<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Viral Evolution, Morphology, and Classification<\/li>\n<li>Virus Infections and Hosts<\/li>\n<li>Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections<\/li>\n<li>Prions and Viroids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 3: History of Life<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Evolution<\/li>\n<li>Speciation<\/li>\n<li>The Evolution of Populations<\/li>\n<li>Phylogenies and the History of Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 4: Prokaryotes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prokaryotic Diversity<\/li>\n<li>The Structure of Prokaryotes<\/li>\n<li>Prokaryotic Metabolism<\/li>\n<li>Bacterial Diseases in Humans<\/li>\n<li>Beneficial Prokaryotes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 5: Protists<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Characteristics of Protists<\/li>\n<li>Groups of Protists<\/li>\n<li>Ecology of Protists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 6: Fungi<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Characteristics of Fungi<\/li>\n<li>Classifications of Fungi<\/li>\n<li>Ecology of Fungi<\/li>\n<li>Fungal Parasites and Pathogens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 7: Plant Diversity<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Seedless Plants<\/li>\n<li>Seed Plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 8: Plant Structure and Function<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Plant Structures<\/li>\n<li>Transport of Water and Solutes in Plants<\/li>\n<li>Plant Sensory Systems and Responses<\/li>\n<li>Plant Growth<\/li>\n<li>Plant Nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 9: Plant Reproduction<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reproductive Development and Structure<\/li>\n<li>Asexual Reproduction in Plants<\/li>\n<li>Sexual Reproduction in Plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 10: Animal Diversity<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Evolutionary History of the Animal Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>Animal Phylogeny<\/li>\n<li>Animal Form and Function<\/li>\n<li>Animal Primary Tissues<\/li>\n<li>Animal Reproduction<\/li>\n<li>Homeostasis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 11: Invertebrates<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Phylum Porifera<\/li>\n<li>Phylum Cnidaria<\/li>\n<li>Superphylum Lophotrochozoa<\/li>\n<li>Superphylum Ecdysozoa<\/li>\n<li>Superphylum Deuterostomia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 12: Vertebrates<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chordates<\/li>\n<li>Fishes<\/li>\n<li>Amphibians<\/li>\n<li>Amniotes<\/li>\n<li>Reptiles<\/li>\n<li>Birds<\/li>\n<li>Mammals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 13: Overview of Body Systems<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Integration of Systems<\/li>\n<li>Control Systems<\/li>\n<li>Cell Maintenance Systems<\/li>\n<li>Support Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 14: The Nervous System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Components of the Nervous System<\/li>\n<li>Neuron Communication<\/li>\n<li>The Central Nervous System<\/li>\n<li>The Peripheral Nervous System<\/li>\n<li>Nervous System Disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 15: The Endocrine System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Types of Hormones<\/li>\n<li>How Hormones Work<\/li>\n<li>Regulation of Body Processes<\/li>\n<li>Endocrine Glands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 16: The Reproductive System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reproduction Methods<\/li>\n<li>Human Reproductive Anatomy<\/li>\n<li>Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction<\/li>\n<li>Fertilization<\/li>\n<li>Early Embryonic Development<\/li>\n<li>Human Pregnancy and Birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 17: Sensory Systems<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Senses<\/li>\n<li>Somatosensation<\/li>\n<li>Taste and Smell<\/li>\n<li>Hearing and Vestibular Sensation<\/li>\n<li>Vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 18: The Circulatory System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Circulatory System<\/li>\n<li>Structure and Function of Blood<\/li>\n<li>The Mammalian Heart<\/li>\n<li>Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 19: The Respiratory System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Systems of Gas Exchange<\/li>\n<li>Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Breathing<\/li>\n<li>Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 20: The Immune System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Innate Immune Response<\/li>\n<li>The Adaptive Immune Response<\/li>\n<li>Antibodies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 21: The Digestive System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Digestive Systems<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition and Energy Production<\/li>\n<li>Digestive System Processes and Regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 22: The Excretory System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance<\/li>\n<li>Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs<\/li>\n<li>Excretion Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 23: The Musculoskeletal System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Skeletal Systems<\/li>\n<li>Bones<\/li>\n<li>Joints and Skeletal Movement<\/li>\n<li>Muscle Contraction and Locomotion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 24: The Integumentary System<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Structure and Function of Skin<\/li>\n<li>Accessory Structures of the Skin<\/li>\n<li>Functions of the Integumentary 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