Biology
Overview of Course
	Subject Area: Science Course Number: 2000310 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisites: NONE
Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide exploratory experiences and laboratory and real-life applications in the biological sciences.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
•	The nature of science
•	Matter, energy, and chemical processes of life
•	Cells: biology, reproduction, and communication
•	Genetics, principles, molecular basis, diversity, and bio-technologies
•	Levels of organization, classification, and taxonomy
•	Structure, function, and reproduction of plants, animals, microorganisms
•	Behavior of organisms
•	Interdependence of organisms, humans, and the environment
•	Biological selection, adaptations, and changes through time
•	Agricultural, food, and medial technologies and careers