Everyday Biology

Catalog description

An integrated lecture and laboratory course designed for people pursuing degrees outside the natural or health sciences and who are interested in understanding basic biological concepts and their applications in everyday life. Topics include scientific inquiry, health, nutrition, natural resources, ecosystems, and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises apply biological concepts towards investigating pertinent questions. This course requires no previous science or mathematics background and cannot count towards Biology Department degree programs. Fulfills the general education requirement of a natural science course with lab. Course consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory exercises per week. Prerequisites: None.