4.00 Credits
This course examines the biological diversity of organisms classified within the major clades of Bacteria, Archaea, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. The three-domain system is emphasized. Topics include the origins of life, taxonomy, evolution, comparative anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and phylogenetics. Prerequisite: "C" or better in BIOL 1010. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)