SPC Biology for Majors I

Friday, March 30, 2007

Chapter 14 - Mendel and the Gene Idea

This is a basic introduction to the concept of genetics. We will define those terms used in genetics and understand how to do both monohybrid and dihybrid genetics problems.

Chapter 13 - Meiosis

This chapter takes us through the stages of Meiosis and the outcomes including helping us to understand why the production of haploid cells is necessary for sexual reproduction.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Chapter 10 - Photosynthesis

We will fully cover the stages of Photosynthesis including the Light Reactions and The Calvin Cycle. We will also cover light energy and its properties

Chapter 12 - The Cell Cycle - covers the stages of Interphase and the stages of Mitosis

Friday, March 02, 2007

Chapter 9 - Cellular Respiration

This includes two combined lectures to fully cover the stages of Aerobic Cellular Respiration and Fermentation

Chapter 8 - Metabolism

We define what metabolism is and discuss the Laws of Thermodyamics that govern energy transfer. We also discuss enzymes and their role in energy transfers.