Course Description : The course will involve moderately detailed study of living systems, including but not limited to members of the plant, animal, and protest kingdoms, among others. Most concepts will fit into a framework which reflects six primary characteristics of living things: homeostasis, reproduction/heredity, energy & organization, evolution, growth & development, and interaction. Various instructional methods (video, discussion, lecture, hands-on activities, labs, student projects, etc.) will be employed, with cooperative learning being imperative to group activities. Students are also encouraged to keep a notebook and develop their note-taking skills during this course.