Topics discussed include chemical and cellular basis of life, physical processes relevant to biology and energy transformations and plant structure and function.
Writing is an integral part of the course.
Laboratory exercises are designed to introduce the student to basic laboratory skills and to provide a mechanism to measure some of the fundamental processes of living organisms. Cr-4 General Biology 2 is a continuation of General Biology 1. Topics emphasized are classical and molecular genetics, reproduction, development, evolution and ecology. Laboratory experience is as described in General Biology 1. BI101 General Biology 1 or permission of the Life Science Department Head.