In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. We hope that by skimming the surface of a very deep subject, biology, we may inspire you to drink more deeply and make more informed choices relating to your health, the environment, politics, and the greatest subject that are all of us are entwined in, life itself.

Table of contents:

• Unit 1. The Cellular Foundation of Life
• Unit 2: Cell Division and Genetics
• Unit 3: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Unit 4: Animal Structure and Function