Survey of the Kingdoms

Catalog description

NSL,SU- This course is an introduction to the vast diversity of life on Earth and the evolutionary processes that shape how organisms adapt to their environments. Students will explore ecological relationships among species, investigate the impact of humans on species and ecosystems, and connect biological concepts to everyday life and sustainability. Students will engage in the process of science through hands-on laboratory experiences, developing skills in observation, data collection and analysis, and the use of scientific tools such as microscopes and field guides. This course is intended for students not majoring in the sciences and does not fulfill prerequisites for other BIOL courses. (LAB)