Description
This survey course lays the foundation for study within the life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, health sciences, and other specialized life science fields. This laboratory-based course begins with the study of cellular structure, single-celled organisms, cellular metabolism, and reproduction, and then proceeds to the study of tissues and more complex organisms including multi-cellular plants, fungi and animals. Additional topics include genetics, evolution, ecology and the interrelationships between organisms and their environments.