Biology I for PADD

This course will enable the learner to develop a foundation in the fundamental concepts of Biological Sciences and application to the systematic study of the human body. The student will study and explore the following areas: cell biology, Mendelian genetics, evolution, and human anatomy & physiology for a variety of body systems, including the integumentary, the skeletal (including articulations), and the muscular. The learner will apply these concepts with a systemic approach to the study of the human body. In the context of the study of the various organ systems, the learner will be introduced to common pathologies with examples taken from current scientific research. The emphasis will be on understanding the underlying concepts and principles, and applying them to the diversity of body systems