A lecture/discussion course with a laboratory component. Provides an overview of biological principles including: basic biological chemistry, cell structure and cell metabolism including respiration and photosynthesis. The cellular processes of mitosis and meiosis are studied in detail as a lead into Mendelian and modern genetics and evolutionary theory. Issues relevant to today's society are discussed throughout. The lab component provides hands-on experiences in which students deal with and observe cells, pH and buffers, food chemistry, respiration and photosynthesis. In the latter part, students observe mitosis and meiosis, and perform and analyze genetic experiments and manipulation of DNA. General Biology I and II can be taken in any sequence. Falls. (SCLB)(SIDI)