Description
This survey course lays the foundation for the study of the life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, health sciences, and other specialized life science fields. The 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.