NS1701 Principles of Biology I

This course will cover the following topics in greater depth than the NS1021 course: diversity of life, biological classification, evolution by natural selection, evidence for evolution, speciation, population ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem processes. Emphasis will be on applying the scientific method of inquiry to laboratory and field investigations. Instructional methods will include discussions, lecture, lab work, fieldwork, and many hands-on activities. This course is open to any Landmark College student who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of the living world; there are no prerequisites, and only students in the A.S. Life Sciences degree program need to take both NS1701 and NS1702 (which may be taken in any order). Lab included. Credits: 4

Fees: $35.00