Course format: Daily lectures (10:30A-11:20A, JH A106) plus a weekly 50
minute collaborative learning group.

Requirements:  High school of college chemistry.

Course description: Introductory biology course for majors.  The course
presents an integrated picture of the manner in which living systems meet
problems of maintaining and propagating life.  The course will begin by
discussing the characteristics of biochemistry, cells, metabolism,
genetics, reproduction, and embryonic development.  The issues addressed
include: how living systems obtain energy, reproduce, resist infections,
obtain and process information from the environment, and maintain
homeostasis.  Considerable attention will be given to the cellular,
subcellular, biochemical and molecular aspects of how living systems work.

Required text:  "Biology" by Campbell. Fourth edition.

Weekly assignments: Reading two-three chapters per week.  Study problems,
attendance in learning group expected.

Exams/papers: Three exams worth 100 points each.