Department
Course Description
Biology 161 is the first semester of a one year general biology experience intended for science majors or pre-professional students. This course covers nature of science, a survey of the major groups of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, plants and animals), the process and evidence for evolution, and the fundamentals of ecology. It provides the foundation for upper level biology courses. This course includes a laboratory component which includes dissection of preserved specimens.
Academic Level
Undergraduate