Biology

General Biology is designed to provide the fundamentals of biological science. This course emphasis and covers the following topics: general chemistry and biochemistry of the cell, cell structure and function, origin and evolution of living things, molecular and organismal genetics, classification, animal development (reproduction and embryology): form and function, and vertebrate physiology and ecology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels as well as developmental and environmental level. This course is intended for students majoring in biology or for non-biology majors who wish to take advanced biology courses.