by 1144 - principles of biology: diversity and ecology (4) f, sp

this course is required of all biology majors and minors and should be taken during the freshman year. this course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts of the life sciences with an emphasis in botany, zoology and ecology. surveys of the kingdoms, plant structure and function, plant hormones, animal structure and function, animal development, animal behavior and basic ecological concepts will be some of the topics covered. appropriate lab activities are included.

lecture, 3 hours;
laboratory, 2 hours.