A study of the characteristics of life, the processes living organisms use to sustain life and the way in which they pass information to future generations. The adaptations of humans are explored and compared with those of other organisms.
Classification is presented to gain an appreciation of the unity and diversity of life.
3 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory. A survey of the structure and function of human systems both in health and disease. This course is not intended for science majors and does not substitute for Biology 107 as a prerequisite for advanced science courses. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory. An introduction to the principles and processes operating in living organisms.