2. Life processes Cell theory Microscope Cell structure and function Animal vs plant cell Unicellular and multicellular organisms

3. Taxonomy Early classification schemes Classification categories - kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus,species Nomenclature - binomial system (genus and species)

4. Structure Means of reproduction Examples of pathogens in plants and animals

5. General characteristics Anatomical features Physiology Modes of locomotion and reproduction

6. Blue green algae and the bacteria.

7. Euglenoids Yellow-green and golden-brown algae Dinoflagellates Protozoa

8. Molds Mushrooms Yeasts

9. A brief survey of the mosses, ferns and tracheophytes.

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

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