Concepts in Biology

This course provides an introduction to the diverse ways that biologists study and understand the living world. Students will engage with the fundamental mechanisms of life by examining key discoveries in biology ranging from the molecular and cellular scale to the interactions of organisms at a global scale. Case studies in modern questions facing biologists will illustrate the process of science and demonstrate how it is used to understand the natural world. Students will use online and at home lab activities and field observations to conduct experiments and analyze data. This course is intended for non-science majors and cannot be used as elective credit for programs in the department of Biology/Toxicology. Meets Core credit for natural sciences.