BIO 200: Intro to Biology

The course aims to elucidate and apply the foundational principles of biology, encompassing ecology, evolution, genetics, and cell division.

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Course Curriculum

1. Course Goal & Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction
1. The Science of Biology
2. Quiz 1.1
1. Themes and Concepts of Biology
2. Quiz 1.2
1. Introduction
1. Water
2. Quiz 2.2
1. Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks
2. Quiz 2.1
1. Carbon
2. Quiz 2.3
1. Introduction
1. Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules
2. Quiz 3.1
1. Carbohydrates
2. Quiz 3.2
1. Lipids
2. Quiz 3.3
1. Proteins
2. Quiz 3.4
1. Nucleic Acids
2. Quiz 3.5
1. Introduction
1. Studying Cells
2. Quiz 4.1
1. Prokaryotic Cells
2. Quiz 4.2
1. Eukaryotic cells
2. Quiz 4.3
1. The Endo membrane System and Proteins
2. Quiz 4.4
1. The Cytoskeleton
2. Quiz 4.5
1. Connections between Cells and Cellular Activities
2. Quiz 4.6
1. Introduction
1. Components and Structure
2. Quiz 5.1
1. Passive Transport
2. Quiz 5.2
1. Active Transport
2. Quiz 5.3
1. Bulk Transport
2. Quiz 5.4
1. Introduction
1. Ch 6.1 Energy and Metabolism
2. Quiz 6.1
1. Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy
2. Quiz 6.2
1. The Laws of Thermodynamics
2. Quiz 6.3
1. ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
2. Quiz 6.4
1. All about Enzymes.
2. Quiz 6.5
1. Introduction
1. Ch 7.1 Energy in Living Systems
2. Quiz 7.1
1. Glycolysis
2. Quiz 7.2
1. Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle
2. Quiz 7.3
1. Oxidative Phosphorylation
2. Quiz 7.4
1. Metabolism without Oxygen
2. Quiz 7.5
1. Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways
2. Quiz 7.6
1. Regulation of Cellular Respiration
2. Quiz 7.7
1. Ch 7.8 Photosynthesis
2. Quiz 7.8
1. The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis
2. Quiz 7.9
1. Using Light Energy to Make Organic Molecules
2. Quiz 7.10
1. Introduction
1. Signaling Molecules and Receptors
2. Quiz 8.1
1. Propagation of the Signal
2. Quiz 8.2
1. Response to the Signal
2. Quiz 8.3
1. Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms
2. Quiz 8.4
1. Cell Division
2. Quiz 8.5
1. The Cell Cycle
2. Quiz 8.6
1. Control of the Cell Cycle
2. Quiz 8.7
1. Cancer and the Cell Cycle
2. Quiz 8.8
1. Prokaryotic Cell Division
2. Quiz 8.9
1. Introduction
1. The Process of Meiosis
2. Quiz 9.1
1. Sexual Reproduction
2. Quiz 9.2
1. Mendel’s Experiments and the Laws of Probability
2. Quiz 9.3
1. Characteristics and Traits
2. Quiz 9.4
1. Laws of Inheritance
2. Quiz 9.5
1. Introduction
1. 10.1 Chromosomal Theory and Genetic Linkage
2. Quiz 10.1
1. Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders
2. Quiz 10.2
1. Introduction
1. Historical Basis of Modern Understanding
2. Quiz 11.1
1. DNA Structure and Sequencing
2. Quiz 11.2
1. Basics of DNA Replication
2. Quiz 11.3
1. DNA Replication Process in Prokaryotes
2. Quiz 11.4
1. DNA Replication Process in Eukaryotes
2. Quiz 11.5
1. 11.6 Mechanisms of DNA Repair
2. Quiz 11.6
1. Introduction
1. The Genetic Code
2. Quiz 12.1
1. Prokaryotic Transcription
2. Quiz 12.2
1. Eukaryotic Transcription
2. Quiz 12.3
1. Ch 12.4 RNA Processing in Eukaryotes
2. Quiz 12.4
1. Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
2. Quiz 12.5
1. Ch 12.6 Regulation of Gene Expression
2. Quiz 12.6
1. Prokaryotic Gene Regulation
2. Quiz 12.7
1. Eukaryotic Epigenetic Gene Regulation
2. Quiz 12.8
1. Eukaryotic Transcription Gene Regulation
2. Quiz 12.9
1. Post transciptional
2. Quiz 12.10
1. Eukaryotic and Post Translational
2. Quiz 12.11
1. Cancer and Gene regulation
2. Quiz 12.12
1. Introduction
1. Biotechnology
2. Quiz 13.1
1. Mapping Genomes
2. Quiz 13.2
1. Sequencing
2. Quiz 13.3
1. Applying Genomics
2. Quiz 13.4
1. Genomics and Proteomics
2. Quiz 13.5
1. Introduction
1. Chemical Bonds
2. Quiz 14.1
1. Formation of New Species
2. Quiz 14.2
1. Reconnection and Speciation Rates
2. Quiz 14.3
1. Genetics and Evolution
2. Quiz 14.4
1. Population Genetics
2. Quiz 14.5
1. Natural Selection and Evolution
2. Quiz 14.6
1. Introduction
1. Organizing Life on Earth
2. Quiz 15.1
1. Determining Evolutionary Relationships
2. Quiz 15.2
1. Phylogenetic Modeling and Horizontal Gene Transfer
2. Quiz 15.3
1. Introduction to Viruses
1. Viruses: Discovery, Structure, and Evolution
2. Quiz 16.1
1. Virus Infections and Hosts
2. Quiz 16.2
1. Viral Diseases and Vaccines
2. Quiz 16.3
1. Prions: Simpler Pathogens with Deadly Potential
2. Quiz 16.4
1. Introduction
1. Prokaryotes: Ubiquity and Adaptability
2. Quiz 17.1
1. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
2. Quiz 17.2
1. Metabolic Diversity and Role of Prokaryotes in Ecosystems
2. Quiz 17.3
1. Prokaryotes and Disease
2. Quiz 17.4
1. Beneficial Prokaryotes
2. Quiz 17.5
1. Organisms and Classification
2. Quiz 17.6
1. Protists: An Overview
2. Quiz 17.7
1. Groups of Protists
2. Quiz 17.8
1. Ecological Roles of Protists
2. Quiz 17.9
1. Introduction
1. Fungi: Structure, Function, and Applications
2. Quiz 18.1
1. The Kingdom Fungi
2. Quiz 18.2
1. Ecology of Fungi
2. Quiz 18.3
1. Fungal Parasitism and Pathogenesis
2. Quiz 18.4
1. Fungi: Vital to Human Life
2. Quiz 18.5
1. Early Plant Life
2. Quiz 18.6
1. Precusors of land plants
2. Quiz 18.7
1. Bryophytes
2. Quiz 18.8
1. Vascular Seedless Plants
2. Quiz 18.9
1. Evolution of Seed Plants
2. Quiz 18.10
1. Gymnosperms
2. Quiz 18.11
1. Angiosperms and Flower Structure
2. Quiz 18.12
1. Seed Plants and Their Importance
2. Quiz 18.13
1. Introduction
1. Animal Kingdom: Development, Features, and Hox Genes
2. Quiz 19.1
1. Animal Classification and Embryological Development
2. Quiz 19.2
1. Understanding the Evolutionary Relationships in the Animal Kingdom
2. Quiz 19.3
1. Origins and Evolutionary History of the Animal Kingdom
2. Quiz 19.4
1. Introduction: The Diversity of Animal Life
1. Sponges and Invertebrates
2. Quiz 20.1
1. Phylum Cnidaria
2. Quiz 20.2
1. Superphylum Lophotrochozoa
2. Quiz 20.3
1. Annelids and Mollusks
2. Quiz 20.4
1. Superphylum Ecdysozoa
2. Quiz 20.5
1. Superphylum Ecdysozoa
2. Quiz 20.6
1. Deuterostomes: Echinodermata and Chordata
2. Quiz 20.7
1. Evolution and Characteristics of Vertebrates
2. Quiz 20.8
1. Modern Fishes and Jawless Vertebrates
2. Quiz 20.9
1. Amphibians: Vertebrate Tetrapods
2. Quiz 20.10
1. Reptiles
2. Quiz 12.11
1. Birds: Evolution and Characteristics
2. Quiz 20.12
1. Mammals: Evolution and Characteristics
2. Quiz 20.13
1. Order Primates: Characteristics and Evolution
2. Quiz 20.14
1. The Importance of Plants
1. Plant Stem Anatomy
2. Quiz 21.1
1. Stem
2. Quiz 21.2
1. Plant Roots: Structure and Functions
1. Leaves
2. Quiz 21.4
1. Transport in Plants
2. Quiz 21.5
1. Plant Responses to Environmental Factors
2. Quiz 21.6
1. Introduction
1. Plant Nutritional Requirements
2. Quiz 22.1
1. Soil: Composition and Formation
2. Quiz 22.2
1. Plant Nutritional Adaptations
2. Quiz 22.3
1. Sexual Reproduction in Plants
2. Quiz 22.4
1. Pollination in Angiosperms and Gymnosperms
2. Quiz 22.5
1. Asexual Reproduction in Plants
2. Quiz 22.6
1. Introduction
1. Animal Form and Function
2. Quiz 23.1
1. Tissues of Multicellular, Complex Animals
2. Quiz 23.2
1. Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms
2. Quiz 23.3
1. Animal Nutrition and Digestive Systems
2. Quiz 23.4
1. Animal Diet and Nutrition
2. Quiz 23.5
1. Obtaining Nutrition and Energy from Food
2. Quiz 23.6
1. Neural and Hormonal Regulation of Digestion
2. Quiz 23.7
1. The Nervous System: Your Body's Control Center
1. Diversity and Functionality of Nervous Systems
2. Quiz 24.1
1. Nerve Impulse Transmission and Resting Membrane Potential
2. Quiz 24.2
1. The Central Nervous System
2. Quiz 24.3
1. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
2. Quiz 24.4
1. Nervous System Disorders
2. Quiz 24.5
1. Human Sensory Systems
2. Quiz 24.6
1. Somatosensation
2. Quiz 24.7
1. Taste and Smell
2. Quiz 24.8
1. Auditory and Vestibular Systems
2. Quiz 24.9
1. Vision and Visual Processing
2. Quiz 24.10
1. Endocrine System and Hormones
2. Quiz 24.11
1. Hormones and Receptors
2. Quiz 24.12
1. Hormonal Regulation in the Human Body
2. Quiz 24.13
1. Hormone Production and Regulation
2. Quiz 24.14
1. Endocrine System
2. Quiz 24.15
1. Introduction
1. Skeleton Designs in Organisms
2. Quiz 25.1
1. Bone, or Osseous Tissue
2. Quiz 25.2
1. Joints and Articulations
2. Quiz 25.3
1. Muscle Tissue and Contraction
2. Quiz 25.4
1. The Respiratory System
2. Quiz 25.5
1. Respiratory System and Gas Exchange
2. Quiz 25.6
1. Mammalian Respiration and Breathing Mechanics
2. Quiz 25.7
1. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood
2. Quiz 25.8
1. Circulatory System
2. Quiz 25.9
1. Blood and Circulation
2. Quiz 25.10
1. The Heart and Circulatory System
2. Quiz 25.11
1. Blood Pressure and Circulation
2. Quiz 25.12
1. Introduction
1. Osmosis and Osmoregulation
2. Quiz 26.1
1. Kidneys and Osmoregulation
2. Quiz 26.2
1. Excretory Systems in Primitive Organisms
2. Quiz 26.3
1. Nitrogenous Waste Excretion
2. Quiz 26.4
1. Hormonal Regulation of Kidney Function
2. Quiz 26.5
1. Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses
2. Quiz 26.6
1. Adaptive and Acquired Immunity
2. Quiz 26.7
1. Antibodies and Immunology
2. Quiz 26.8
1. Immune System Challenges and Disorders
2. Quiz 26.9
1. Introduction
1. Animal Reproduction
2. Quiz 27.1
1. Reproductive Strategies in Animals
2. Quiz 27.2
1. Human Reproductive System
2. Quiz 27.3
1. Reproductive Hormones
2. Quiz 27.4
1. Pregnancy and Reproduction
2. Quiz 27.5
1. Embryonic Development and Genetic Ethics
2. Quiz 27.6
1. Organogenesis and Vertebrate Development
2. Quiz 27.7
1. Introduction
1. Ecology
2. Quiz 28.1
1. Abiotic Factors and Biogeography
2. Quiz 28.2
1. Biomes of Earth
2. Quiz 28.3
1. Aquatic Biomes and Abiotic Factors
2. Quiz 28.4
1. Global Climate Change
2. Quiz 28.5
1. Introduction
1. Population Dynamics
2. Quiz 29.1
1. Life History Patterns and Energy Budgets
2. Quiz 29.2
1. Population Dynamics and Growth Models
2. Quiz 29.3
1. Population Growth and Regulation
2. Quiz 29.4
1. Human Population Growth and Dynamics
2. Quiz 29.5
1. Community Ecology and Dynamics
2. Quiz 29.6
1. Behavioral Biology
2. Quiz 29.7
1. Introduction
1. Ecosystems
2. Quiz 30.1
1. Energy in Ecosystems
2. Quiz 30.2
1. Biogeochemical Cycles
2. Quiz 30.3
1. Introduction
1. Biodiversity and Extinction
2. Quiz 31.1
1. Biodiversity and Human Welfare
2. Quiz 31.2
1. Threats to Biodiversity
2. Quiz 31.3
1. Preserving Biodiversity
2. Quiz 31.4
1. Midterm Exam Instructions
2. Midterm Exam 1
1. Final Exam Instructions
2. Exam 2
1. Assignment
2. Rubrics for all Questions

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Biology

CHAPTER 1 - The Study of Life

Ch 1.1 The Science of Biology

Ch 1.2 Themes and Concepts of Biology

CHAPTER 2 - The Chemistry of Life- The Chemical Foundation of Life

Ch 2.2 Water

Ch 2.1 Atoms, Isotopes, Ions, and Molecules: The Building Blocks

Ch 2.3 Carbon

CHAPTER 3 - Biological Macromolecules

Ch 3.1 Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules

Ch 3.2 Carbohydrates

Ch 3.3 Lipids

Ch 3.4 Proteins

Ch 3.5 Nucleic Acids

CHAPTER 4 - Cell Structure

Ch 4.1 Studying Cells

Ch 4.2 Prokaryotic Cells

Ch 4.3 Eukaryotic Cells

Ch 4.4 The Endo membrane System and Proteins

Ch 4.5 The Cytoskeleton

Ch 4.6 Connections between Cells

Chapter 5 - Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes

Ch 5.1 Components and Structure

Ch 5.2 Passive Transport

Ch 5.3 Active Transport

Ch 5.4 Bulk Transport

Ch 6. Metabolism

Ch 6.1 Energy and Metabolism

Ch 6.2 Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy

Ch 6.3 The Laws of Thermodynamics

Ch 6.4 ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate

Ch 6.5 Enzymes

Ch 7. Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

Ch 7.1 Energy in Living Systems

Ch 7.2 Glycolysis

Ch 7.3 Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle

Ch 7.4 Oxidative Phosphorylation

Ch 7.5 Metabolism without Oxygen

Ch 7.6 Connections of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Lipid Metabolic Pathways

Ch 7.7 Regulation of Cellular Respiration

Ch 7.8. Overview of Photosynthesis

Ch 7.9 The Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis

Ch 7.10 Using Light Energy to Make Organic Molecules

CHAPTER 8-Cell Communication and Reproduction

Ch 8.1 Signaling Molecules and Receptors

Ch 8.2 Propagation of the Signal

Ch 8.3 Response to the Signal

Ch 8.4 Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms

Ch 8.5 Cell Division

Ch 8.6 The Cell Cycle

Ch 8.7 Control of the Cell Cycle

Ch 8.8 Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Ch 8.9 Prokaryotic Cell Division

Chapter 9: Fundamentals of Genetics

Ch 9.1 The Process of Meiosis

Ch 9.2 Sexual Reproduction

Ch 9.3 Mendel’s Experiments

Ch 9.4 Characteristics and Traits

Ch 9.5 Laws of Inheritance

CHAPTER 10 :Modern Understandings of Inheritance

Ch 10.1: Chromosomal Theory and Genetic Linkage

Ch 10.2 Chromosomal Basis of Inherited Disorders

CHAPTER 11 - Genetics- DNA Structure and Function

Ch 11.1 Historical Basis of Modern Understanding

Ch 11.2 DNA Structure and Sequencing

Ch 11.3 Basics of DNA Replication

Ch 11.4 DNA Replication Process in Prokaryotes

Ch 11.5 DNA Replication Process in Eukaryotes

Ch 11.6 Mechanisms of DNA Repair

CHAPTER 12 -Genes, Proteins and Gene Expression

Ch 12.1 The Genetic Code

Ch 12.2 Prokaryotic Transcription

Ch 12.3 Eukaryotic Transcription

CHAPTER 12.4-RNA Processing in Eukaryotes

Ch 12.5 Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis

Ch 12.6 – Regulation of Gene Expression

Ch 12.7 Prokaryotic Gene Regulation

Ch 12.8 Eukaryotic Epigenetic Gene Regulation

Ch 12.9 Eukaryotic Transcription Gene Regulation

Ch 12.10 Eukaryotic Post-transcriptional Gene Regulation