| This course is intended as a one-semester biology experience for the student whose career emphasis is not focused on the sciences. It is intended to help the student construct a framework for the interpretation of interrelationships between all living systems. It includes the cell concept, multicellular organization and reproduction; the taxonomy, morphology and physiology of important groups of the animal and plant kingdoms; and the study of the organism-environmental relationships. The course earns General Education credit under the Biological Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understand and apply scientific concepts and reasoning, including the analysis and interpretation of various types of data. The lab experience is an integral part of the course and will consist of weekly experiences paralleling the topics covered in the lecture. |