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Module 1: Viruses/Bacteria	3.1 Introduction
	3.2 Viral Evolution, Morphology, and Classification
	3.3 Virus Infections and Hosts
	3.4 Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections
	3.5 Other Acellular Entities: Prions and Viroids
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Prokaryotic Diversity
	4.3 Structure of Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea
	4.4 Prokaryotic Metabolism
	4.5 Bacterial Diseases in Humans
	4.6 Beneficial Prokaryotes
	Lab Module 1: Safety and Viruses

Module 2: Protist and Fungi	5.1 Introduction
	5.2 Eukaryotic Origins
	5.3 Characteristics of Protists
	5.4 Groups of Protists
	6.1 Introduction
	6.2 Characteristics of Fungi
	6.3 Classifications of Fungi
	6.4 Ecology of Fungi
	6.5 Fungal Parasites and Pathogens
	6.6 Importance of Fungi in Human Life
	Lab Module 2: Microbiology
	Lab Module 3: Fungi

Module 3: Invertebrates Diversity	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 Phylum Porifera
	8.3 Phylum Cnidaria
	8.4 Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Flatworms, Rotifers, and Nemerteans
	8.5 Superphylum Lophotrochozoa: Molluscs and Annelids
	8.6 Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Nematodes and Tardigrades
	8.7 Superphylum Ecdysozoa: Arthropods
	8.8 Superphylum Deuterostomia
	Lab Module 3: Invertebrates Diversity	This laboratory activity is from an OER Resource. In this laboratory, we will dive deeper into the animal world and learn about some of the organisms that are vertebrates. Animals that belong to the Phylum Chordata, Subphylum Vertebrata (from the Latin word vertebratus, which means 'jointed'), in addition to the notochord, pharyngeal gill slits, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and a post-anal tail possess a backbone or vertebral column. At the lab manual link, navigate to the "Lab Exercise: Animals II - Vertebrates Dmitry Brogun, Ph.D." beginning on page 151.

Module 4: Vertebrates	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Chordates
	9.3 Fishes
	9.4 Amphibians
	9.5 Reptiles
	9.6 Birds
	9.7 Mammals
	9.8 The Evolution of Primates
	General Biology II Wikimedia Commons Lecture Notes (PDF file)	This link provides you with access to lecture notes for General Biology II. This is a complete lecture note series. These lecture notes were licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license. This is an ancillary tool to assist you. These lecture notes are not associated with the General Biology 2E Pressbook. Should you have any questions, please contact your instructor.
	Module 4: Chapter 9: Vertebrates Lecture Outline	This lecture outline was created by Wikibooks: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License and complements Chapter 9: Vertebrates.
	Lab Module 4: Vertebrates	This laboratory activity is from an OER Resource. In this laboratory, we will dive deeper into the animal world and learn about some of the organisms that are vertebrates. Animals that belong to the Phylum Chordata, Subphylum Vertebrata (from the Latin word vertebratus, which means 'jointed'), in addition to the notochord, pharyngeal gill slits, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and a post-anal tail possess a backbone or vertebral column. This is the Lab Exercise: Animals II - Vertebrates from the CUNY General Biology Laboratory Manual.

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Module 5: Plants Diversity & Reproduction	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 The Plant Body
	10.3 Stems
	10.4 Roots
	10.5 Leaves
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 Reproductive Development and Structure
	11.3 Pollination and Fertilization
	11.4 Asexual Reproduction
	Lab Module 5: Plants Diversity & Reproduction	This laboratory activity is from an OER Resource. In this laboratory, we will dive deeper into the animal world and learn about some of the organisms that are vertebrates. Animals that belong to the Phylum Chordata, Subphylum Vertebrata (from the Latin word vertebratus, which means 'jointed'), in addition to the notochord, pharyngeal gill slits, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and a post-anal tail possess a backbone or vertebral column.

Module 6: The Respiratory System and The Circulatory System	18.1 Introduction
	18.2 Systems of Gas Exchange
	18.3 Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces
	18.4 Breathing
	18.5 Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids
	19.1 Introduction
	19.2 Overview of the Circulatory System
	19.3 Components of the Blood
	19.4 Mammalian Heart and Blood Vessels
	19.5 Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
	Assignment Chapter 18 The Respiratory System	The Respiratory System PowerPoint lecture
	Assignment Chapter 19 The Circulatory System	Chapter 19 The Circulatory System PowerPoint lecture
	Lab Module 6: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Lab

Module 7: Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System and Osmotic Regulation and Excretion	13.1 Introduction
	13.2 Digestive Systems
	13.3 Nutrition and Energy Production
	13.4 Digestive System Processes
	13.5 Digestive System Regulation
	20.1 Introduction
	20.2 Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance
	20.3 The Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs
	20.4 Excretion Systems
	20.5 Nitrogenous Wastes
	20.6 Hormonal Control of Osmoregulatory Functions
	Module 7: Chapter 13: Animal Nutrition and the Digestive System Lecture Outline	This lecture outline was created by Wikibooks: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License and complements Chapter 9: Vertebrates.
	Lab Module 7: Animal Nutrition and Digestive System	This laboratory activity is from an OER Resource. In this laboratory, we will dive deeper into the anatomy of digestion and learn about some of the organs that play a vital role in digestion.
	Lab Module 7: Osmotic Regulation and Excretion	This laboratory activity is from an OER Resource. In this laboratory, we will dive deeper into osmotic regulation and excretion and learn about some of the vital structures in osmotic regulation and excretion.

Module 8: The Immune System	21.1 Introduction
	21.2 Innate Immune Response
	21.3 Adaptive Immune Response
	21.4 Antibodies
	21.5 Disruptions in the Immune System
	Module 8: Chapter 21 Immune System PPT	Immune System PowerPoint lecture

Module 9: The Endocrine System	16.1 Introduction
	16.2 Types of Hormones
	16.3 How Hormones Work
	16.4 Regulation of Body Processes
	16.5 Regulation of Hormone Production
	16.6 Endocrine Glands
	Lecture PowerPoint - The Endocrine System

Module 10: The Nervous and Musculoskeletal Systems	14.1 Introduction
	14.2 Neurons and Glial Cells
	14.3 How Neurons Communicate
	14.4 The Central Nervous System
	14.5 The Peripheral Nervous System
	14.6 Nervous System Disorders
	15.1 Introduction
	15.2 Sensory Processes
	15.3 Somatosensation
	15.4 Taste and Smell
	15.5 Hearing and Vestibular Sensation
	15.6 Vision
	17.1 Introduction
	17.2 Types of Skeletal Systems
	17.3 Bone
	17.4 Joints and Skeletal Movement
	17.5 Muscle Contraction and Locomotion
	Lecture PowerPoints

Module 11: Animal Reproduction and Development	22.1 Introduction
	22.2 Reproduction Methods
	22.3 Fertilization
	22.4 Human Reproductive Anatomy and Gametogenesis
	22.5 Hormonal Control of Human Reproduction
	22.6 Human Pregnancy and Birth
	22.7 Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development
	22.8 Organogenesis and Vertebrate Formation
	Lecture PowerPoint - The Reproductive System

Module 12: Ecology	23.1 Introduction
	23.2 The Scope of Ecology
	23.3 Biogeography
	23.4 Terrestrial Biomes
	23.5 Aquatic Biomes
	23.6 Climate and the Effects of Global Climate Change
	24.1 Introduction
	24.2 Population Demography
	24.3 Life Histories and Natural Selection
	24.4 Environmental Limits to Population Growth
	24.5 Population Dynamics and Regulation
	24.6 Human Population Growth
	24.7 Community Ecology
	24.8 Behavioral Biology: Proximate and Ultimate Causes of Behavior
	25.1 Introduction
	25.2 Ecology of Ecosystems
	25.3 Energy Flow through Ecosystems
	25.4 Biogeochemical Cycles
	26.1 Introduction
	26.2 The Biodiversity Crisis
	26.3 The Importance of Biodiversity to Human Life
	26.4 Threats to Biodiversity
	26.5 Preserving Biodiversity
	Lab Module 13: Succession Lab
	Lab Module 14: Ecosystem Lab

Module 13 : Evolution and the Origin of the Species and The Evolution of Populations	1.1 Introduction
	1.2 Understanding Evolution
	1.3 Formation of New Species
	1.4 Reconnection and Speciation Rates
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Population Evolution
	2.3 Population Genetics
	2.4 Adaptive Evolution

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