100211200 BIOLOGY FOR DENTAL STUDENTS II ( 2 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 100211100

The topics of Biology II course are intended to provide students with basic knowledge in diverse biological topics. Biotechnology, DNA cloning, ideas of molecular biology techniques especially PCR and the applications in medicine. The Darwinian revolution which challenged traditional views of a young Earth inhabited by unchanging species, how Descent with modification by natural selection explains the adaptations of organisms and the unity and diversity of life, scientific evidence supports the theory of evolution. Protists main properties include protists with modified mitochondria and protists with unique flagella, the origin and classification, Protists roles in ecological communities. Fungi feeding, reproduction, diverse set of lineages, the key roles in nutrient cycling, ecological interactions, and human welfare. The origin, classification and evolution of vertebrates, plant structure, growth, and development. The immune system, innate and adaptive immunity, the impact of disruptions in immune system.