This course includes seven basic core units and six optional areas of study. The basic core units consist of: Uniqueness and Diversity among living things, maintenance in living things, human physiology, reproduction and development, modern genetics, and ecology. The optional areas involve a more extensive study of any two of the following: biochemistry, human physiology, reproduction and development, modern genetics, and ecology. It is the intent of this course to provide students with a basic understanding of biological processes and generalizations. Laboratory exercises are an integral part of this course and written reports must be satisfactorily completed to gain admission to the Regents Examination. A final exam for this course is the New York State Regents Examination in Living Environment.