This lab course provides hands-on exploration of all organisms from the different Kingdoms and how biodiversity affects our world. Students will begin by investigating bacterial staining procedures and how those methods aid in bacterial identification. In addition, through intricate dissections, students will discover the anatomy of invertebrate and vertebrate organisms with emphasis on structure and function. Students will also have opportunity to describe the importance of all of these organisms in the biosphere. Co-requisite BIO 112. Lab 2 hours weekly.