Diversity of Life
Course Description: BIO-141
2 lect., 3 lab., 3 cr.
This course offers the non-science major an
opportunity to study representatives of the
major groups of bacteria, protistans, plants,
fungi, and animals in both lecture and lab.
Emphasis will be placed on the major
characteristics of each group. The interrelationships
among these organisms will be
studied both through discussion and through
field trips to local sites. The global loss of
biodiversity and its significance will be discussed.
Students are responsible for their own transportation on field trips.
Instructional Materials:
Text:
Diversity of Life: Biology The Unity and Diversity of Life, 11th edition,
Cecie Starr & Ralph Taggart , Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2006