Topics will include the relationship of food to health. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals will be presented to show their impact on the body. Body processes such as digestion, absorption, food habits, and beliefs will also be examined. This introductory course includes the history and philosophy of the science of biology, basic chemistry, energetics, physical phenomena, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and a survey of the five kingdoms of living things. Laboratory Continuation of Biology 1408.
Emphasis is on structure and function of living organisms and ecology.
Laboratory Students explore plant science including structure, reproduction, physiology, and classification of plants. The laboratory exercises will enhance the content. This survey course of the animal kingdom emphasizes taxonomy, morphology, physiology and ecology. Laboratory exercises will complement the lecture topics. This course explores the interrelationships and interdependence between humans and their environment.