Biology 11 Part 2 (BIOL 0871)

This course introduces students to the study plants and animals by examining their structures, functions, evolution and environments. Field trips provide students with opportunities to explore local ecology and analyze and interpret data collected.

Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 can be taken at the same time or in any order.

Both Biology 0861 and Biology 0871 are required for completion of the equivalent of ABE Advanced Level Biology.
Course code: BIOL 0871
Credits: 4.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=BIOL&number=0871

Prerequisites

MATH 0751, Foundations of Math & Precalculus 10 or equivalent; English 10 or equivalent.

Schedule 1†

BIOL 0871 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41630January 6, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Potter, Chris
41728February 3, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Potter, Chris
41824March 3, 2025
to April 24, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Potter, Chris

Schedule 2†

BIOL 0871 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
42264March 3, 2025
to April 23, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		MacKenzie, Michele
61284July 2, 2025
to August 22, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Lum, Elaine

Additional Information

  • Classification Systems and Major Taxonomic Groups
    Levels of Biological Organization
    Features of Animal Evolution, Variety of Reproductive Strategies
    Marine & Intertidal Zone Ecology (Aquarium Fieldtrip, Low-Tide Field Trip, & Lab Examination of Living
    Organisms - class-based only)
    Identify structures, distinguishing characteristics & life processes for the following:
    - Porifera, Cnidaria,
    - Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, Annelida (worm labs - examine internal/external structures in various
    phyla)
    - Molluscs, Arthropods, Echinoderms (labs include behavioural & structural examination of variety of
    mollusc, arthropod, and/or echinoderm specimens)
    - Chordates, Including Origin of the Vertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds (field trip - observe
    birds in natural setting), & Mammals (lab – comparison of vertebrate skeletons), Origins of Humans
    Evolution of Plants. Algae (lab - microscopic and other examination of algae),
    Bryophytes (lab – dissection and examination of moss - class-based only), Ferns (lab – dissection and
    examination of ferns - class-based only), Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (cone, fruit and flower lab -
    class-based only)

For class based courses, please apply online or in person and provide official transcripts.

For Self-paced courses, please phone 604.871.7366.

For courses at Broadway Youth Centre, please phone 604.709.5640 or email ABEYouth@vcc.ca.

For Visually Impaired courses, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities..

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.50/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.60/course
  • Student Union: $69/term
  • UPass: $180/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.