This session will introduce the course and cover the basics of cell composition. It will also introduce the different types of organisms and the basic differences between them.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
• To be familiar with the different levels of organization of life.
• To be able to describe both the chemical and molecular composition of a cell.
• To be able to define the basic components of biological macromolecules.