Chapter 24 - Origin of Species part II

We finish up our semester by discussing the methods of speciation - or development of new species.

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.

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.

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

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.