A study of the unifying principles which govern the operation of all living things; including biological chemistry, energy, metabolism, cell biology and genetics. This course is designed for allied health science majors, biotechnology, A.A.S. majors and other students desiring or requiring this course, a BIO 121/122 sequence or progression to BIO 151. This course is subject to a course fee. This Honors course fosters high-achieving students' growth towards learning outcomes such as: problem solving, often with creative approaches; critical reading or original data analysis; forming judgments based on evidence, often from integrative learning; oral presentation; and articulate reflection on personal growth. Honors courses are more likely to utilize student-driven active learning, emphasizing exploration and discovery, rather than the acquisition of specific knowledge; faculty might provide projects with no pre-determined conclusion, but with real-world application.