Deals with structural and functional diversity for solving the problems of life and the interrelationships of organisms. Lecture and laboratory. Chemistry 121 is strongly recommended. Stresses physiological and genetic processes in cells and organisms. Particular emphasis will be placed on the different ways these processes are utilized in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Laboratory emphasizes application of processes in various organisms.
Lecture and laboratory. An introduction to rain forests, mangrove islands and coral reefs of the neotropics. Students meet weekly throughout the semester and must spend spring break in Belize, Central America, where intensive field trips and individual projects are conducted. Counts as an elective toward the biology major, but does not satisfy the field work or seminar requirements. Offered in alternate years.