The Principles of Biology

Class Description Introductory course for Science majors designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental principles and processes of biological systems. Subjects include the basics of chemistry pertinent to biology, biochemistry and cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, neurobiology, ecology, population genetics and history and classification of life forms and evolution. Laboratory exercises illustrate the basics of experimental biology, molecular biology and biochemistry as well as the diversity of life forms and organ systems.