Description
The course, intended for science majors, will survey organisms in the six kingdoms: Archaebacteria, Bacteria, Protistans, Fungi, Plants, and Animals. The course will investigate the cellular organization of organisms from the prokaryotic single cellular, to the eukaryotic single cellular to the eukaryotic multi-cellular. Demonstration of evolutionary adaptations of organisms leading to the hierarchical Tree of Life is a major component of the course. Laboratory sessions complement the lectures with examination of organisms from the six kingdoms including the dissection of animals. Lecture two hours per week and laboratory one day per week for two hours.
Area of Investigation Fulfilled: Natural Science
Prerequisite: One college level biology or chemistry course at a grade of "C" or higher OR consent of instructor.
Offered: Spring semester
(Three credit hours)