This course is designed for non-Biology majors who are pursuing an Associate Degree at the Independence Junior College. This course introduces students to the five Kingdoms of living organisms and the various levels of organization. It provides a breakdown of the nature of molecules as well as organic chemistry especially macromolecules. It also incorporates the cell, the plasma membrane and modes of transport into and out of the cell including other cell interactions. The course further includes energetics, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis and meiosis. General Biology concludes with Mendelian genetics, DNA and applied genetics.