Chapter 24 - Origin of Species

In this section we define a "species". Additionally, we will look at the factors that influences the development of new species, or speciation. We will also review micro- and macro-evolution.

Chapter 22 - Part II

We continue our review of evolution by looking the evidences for evolution, including biogeography, fossils, embryological evidence and homologies.

Chapter 22 - Descent with Modification - A Darwinian View of Life

In this section we define what a "Theory" is in science and what "Evolution" is. We discuss the importance of genetic variability and sexual reproduction in evolution. We review the history behind the development of the Evolutionary Theory incoporating the important geologists and biologists involved. Finally, we review the history of Charles Darwin and how his background influenced his understanding of life and evolution.

Chapter 18 - Viruses

This chapter reviews the structure of viruses - especially their potential ability to serve as a vector in future genetic research.

Chapter 20 - Gene Technology

We explore the advances made in genetic engineering and we discuss restriction enzymes, restriction fragment analysis, gene cloning and PCR.

Chapter 17 - From Gene to Protein

This chapter focuses on protein synthesis. We will introduce the players and learn how a protein is constructed in a cell.

Chapter 16 - DNA Structure

In this lecture we look at the structure and history of DNA. By the time we are done you should fully understand how DNA is constructed and be able to draw a segment of the molecule.