Presents the evolutionary relationships among the five kingdoms and their major phyla. The last half of this term covers human systems. Lecture discussions complemented by laboratories involving physiological exercises, dissections, microscopy, CD-ROM, computer simulation, interactive software and the World Wide Web. Lecture discussions complemented by laboratories involving physiological exercises, dissections, microcroscopy, CD-ROM, computer simulation, interactive software and the World Wide Web. Covers distribution and interactions of plants, animals, microorganisms, climate and basic geology.
Laboratory emphasizes identification and environmental testing.
Laboratory focuses on identification and environmental testing. Includes effects of physical and chemical factors on organisms, along with the organisms, their biological interactions and nutrient cycles. Explores ecological factors of freshwater environments and the effects of human activities on them. Introductory course not requiring prior science courses, but an interest in plants is helpful. Introductory course not requiring prior science courses, but an interest in plants is helpful.