General Biology I

Is the beginning of a two-semester biology sequence with BIO 102. During this semester, emphasis is placed on the following biological topics: the five kingdoms of organisms, simple chemistry, the cell as a unit of structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cellular reproduction, control of cell growth and activities, and genetics. These topics are covered for the various kingdoms. Selected laboratory investigations are coordinated with the lecture topics. The topics cover much of the chemistry-of-life process and how various organisms have developed specialized systems advantageous to survival.