Welcome to Biology 3! In this fun, interactive non-majors class we will explore many different life forms and our relationships with them. Prepare to work hard, learn a lot, make friends, and have fun..

Objectives:

By the end of the semester you will be able to:
· Define "biology".
· Distinguish between science and non-science & apply the scientific  
   method to a  problem.
· Develop critical thinking skills.
· Describe characteristics of living things.
· Apply scientific knowledge to current issues in health, environmental, and
   biotech realms.
· Explain the structure, function, and classifications of living things.
· Recognize and interpret ecological relationships.
· Explain human impact on the environment.
· Solve Mendelian genetics problems.
· Explain population genetics and solve simple population genetics
   problems.
· Describe patterns of reproduction.
· Explain the process of evolution and its importance to biology.
· Demonstrate basic laboratory skills

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