Course Description
This survey of the biological sciences introduces students to the structure and function of living things and the natural relationships that exist on Earth. The course begins with the definition of life and a discussion of how living things are classified and organized by scientists. Students then work through material that presents the molecular building blocks of organisms, both microscopic and macroscopic views of life, the diversity and universality of species, and the characteristics of various groups of life. The course culminates with a unit on evolution, asking students to apply what they learned about the natural world to the complex relationships and environmental factors that have shaped the ever-changing species sharing the world today.