Understanding Human Biology

* Written in an informal style which is easily accessible and interesting to students with no previous background in Biology. * Focused on collaborative, small group activities that encourage student interactions and maximize laboratory resources. * Designed to provide an understanding of the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology, genetics and evolutionary change, ecology, and the impact of human actions on the environment. * The exercises are designed to run smoothly, even in large laboratory sections with 2540 students. Equipment and supplies needed are cost effective and easily accessible to large and small schools. Each laboratory exercise is suitable for completion in two or three hour laboratory periods and can be divided to accommodate 90 minute sessions.