Life processes Cell theory Microscope Cell structure and

function Animal vs plant cell Unicellular and

multicellular organisms

Taxonomy Early classification

schemes Classification

categories - kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus,species

Nomenclature - binomial system (genus and species)

Structure Means of reproduction Examples of pathogens in plants and animals

General characteristics

Anatomical features Physiology Modes of locomotion

and reproduction

Blue green algae and the bacteria.

Euglenoids Yellow-green and

golden-brown algae Dinoflagellates Protozoa

Molds Mushrooms Yeasts

A brief survey of the mosses, ferns and tracheophytes.

A survey of specimens from the animal kingdom, ranging from Phylum Porifera to phylum Chordata (sponges to animals with backbones).

Assignments and Lab Reports = 45% Projects = 10% Tests and Final Evaluations = 45%