Foundations of Biology

This is a two semester course for students whose major is in the Natural Sciences.  The first semester of the course provides beginning students with an introduction to the basic concepts of biology.  Topics include cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, Mendelian genetics, taxonomy and evolution.  The second semester of this course deals primarily with animal diversity, behavior and function.  A variety of animal systems are covered with an emphasis on human anatomy and physiology.  All students will participate in an Ecology research project and present their findings at the end of the term.
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