What This Document Is
This document presents the learning objectives for Exam II in BI 213 Principles of Biology at Portland Community College, specifically covering material from Chapters 40-49. It’s designed to help students focus their study efforts by outlining the key concepts and skills assessed on the exam. The document includes the questions students should be able to answer, framed as learning objectives, and encourages independent work—answers must be generated in the student’s own words.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in BI 213 preparing for Exam II. Completing this guide *before* the exam offers the opportunity for extra credit (up to 5% of the exam score), incentivizing proactive learning and self-assessment. It clarifies expectations and helps students gauge their understanding of complex biological concepts related to animal form and function.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is *not* a substitute for reading the textbook, attending lectures, or engaging with other course materials. It does not provide answers; it only outlines what students should be able to *do* with the information. It requires significant effort from the student to synthesize information and formulate responses independently. Diagrams must be drawn and labeled by the student as well.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes a comprehensive list of learning objectives organized by chapter (40-49). These objectives cover topics such as: distinguishing between anatomy and physiology, understanding the constraints on animal form, describing animal tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous), and identifying tissue types from micrographs. It also details expectations for earning extra credit, including requirements for original work and submission deadlines. This preview only provides a selection of the learning objectives from Chapter 40, and does not include the full list of objectives from Chapters 41-49, nor the diagrams referenced within.
