Emphasis on ecological principles and conservation, classical genetics and evolution. Studies the major groups of plants and animals and their phylogenetic relationships. Students prepare and carry out a research project. Fundamental facts and principles of living things. Emphasis on human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, growth, development, cells, cell metabolism and molecular genetics.
Students visit various Indiana locations.
Course requires daily field trips. Morphology, physiology, life history and ecology of major animal phyla. Principles of genetics and evolution, cytology and cell ultra structure. Students prepare and carry out a research project. Introductory course for biology majors and minors.