Course Format: Lecture: 10:10A-11:00A, MWF, JH 124. This section
requires evening exams at 7-9P on Mondays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov.
19.  In addition, students are required to attend a one hour per week
learning group (times to be arranged).  Students must also plan to
participate in at least four additional Monday night programs from 7-
9P.

Prerequisites:  High school or college chemistry.  For biological and
other science majors.

Course Description: Introductory biology course for science majors.
The course presents an integrated picture of the manner in which living
systems meet problems of maintaining and propagating life.  The issues
addressed include: how cells are organized from macromolecules; how
living systems obtain energy; molecular biology and genetics, with an
emphasis on humans; and human physiology.  Considerable attention will
be given to the cellular, subcellular, biochemical, and molecular
aspects of how living systems work.

Required Text:  "Biology" by Campbell.  Fifth edition, 1999.

Weekly Assignments: Two-three chapters; problem sets and online
exercises; and a collaborative learning worksheet.

Exams/Papers: There are three mid-semester exams; a comprehensive final
exam and Friday quizzes.