sc235: unit 1 seminar is it biotic?. course overview term: feb. 2 nd – april 12 th course site ...
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Course Overview
Term: Feb. 2nd – April 12th
Course site Doc sharing Webliography Drop box
Communication: Announcements Email
Flex Seminars
Three different seminar options: Wednesdays @ 8PM (Foster) Mondays @ 11PM (Bryan)
You only need to attend one seminar but may attend more if you’d like.
What is Biology?
Biology = the scientific study of life
Structure Function Growth Evolution Life Processes Distribution
Fields of Biology
Fields of biology include: Molecular Biology Genetics Cell Biology Microbiology Developmental Biology Physiology Zooology Botany Ecology Evolutionary Biology Computational Biology Bioengineering
Utilizes: Chemistry Physics Mathematics Computer Science
Levels of Biological Organization
AtomsAtoms
MoleculesMolecules
OrganellesOrganelles
CellsCells
TissuesTissues
OrgansOrgans
Organ Systems
Organ Systems
Organisms
Organisms
PopulationsPopulations
CommunitiesCommunities
EcosystemEcosystem
BiosphereBiosphere
What does it mean to be alive?
Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth Reproduction Metabolism (energy use)
What does it mean to be alive?
Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth Reproduction Metabolism (energy use) Responsive to stimuli
What does it mean to be alive?
Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth Reproduction Metabolism (energy use) Responsive to stimuli Adaptation to environment
Modern Biological Theory
Some additional features of living things: Organic compounds Cell is the basic unit of life
Modern Biological Theory
Some additional features of living things: Organic compounds Cell is the basic unit of life DNA is the genetic material
Modern Biological Theory
Some additional features of living things: Organic compounds Cell is the basic unit of life DNA is the genetic material Evolve over time
Final Thoughts
Unit 1: Lab Project 1 Discussion Boards
Unit 2: Lab Project 2 (Part 1) Air Quality Exp. Discussion boards and seminar preparation
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