Laboratory will stress principles via hands-on study of selected representatives. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. With Dr. Middleton . With Dr. Gibson . Fundamental biological and ecological processes important in the individual, population and community life of organisms integrating with the philosophical and ethical relationships of the contemporary, domestically diverse human society are examined.
Emphasis is placed on a pragmatic understanding of environmental issues.
An introduction to the basics of biological evolution and the effect of biological evolution on society. Historical and modern interpretations of biological evolution on the human experience will be developed. This will include legal, political, reli-gious, scientific, racist, sexist, philosophical and educational aspects. Topics will be covered via discus-sions, presentations, papers and debates. An introduction to cell division, development, and maturation of the structures of the vascular plants.