Prerequisite is BIO 101, or division approval.
This course explores the fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with an emphasis on general biological principles. It introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function, and evolution.
This course is to provide students with an opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge of the principles and living systems and their applications to everyday life. The course is designed for both science and non-science majors. The course may serve as a prerequisite for advanced biology courses, a laboratory science graduation requirement, or as transfer credit for a four-year institution.