Standard Course of Study

Objective 4.01

Analyze the classification of organisms according to their evolutionary relationships.

The historical development and changing nature of classification systems.
Similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.
Similarities and differences among the eukaryotic kingdoms: Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals.
Classify organisms using keys.

Objective 4.02

Analyze the processes by which organisms representative of the following groups accomplish essential life functions including:

Unicellular protists, annelid worms, insects, amphibians, mammals, non vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
Transport, excretion, respiration, regulation, nutrition, synthesis, reproduction, and growth and development.

Objective 4.03