Biology Science for Life With Physiology

Summary: 1. Can Science Cure the Common Cold? Introduction to the Scientific Method. Unit One: Chemistry and Cells. 2. Are We Alone in the Universe? Water, Biochemistry, and Cells. 3. The Only Diet You Will Ever Need. Nutrients, Enzymes and Metabolism, and Transport Across Membranes. 4. Is the Earth Warming? The Greenhouse Effect, Cellular Respiration, and Photosynthesis. Unit Two Genetics. 5. Cancer. DNA Synthesis, Mitosis, ...and Meiosis. 6. Are You Only as Smart as Your Genes? Mendelian and Quantitative Genetics. 7. DNA Detective. Extensions of Mendelism, Sex Linkage, Pedigree Analysis, and DNA Fingerprinting. 8. Genetic Engineering. Transcription, Translation, and Genetically Modified Organisms. Unit Three: Evolution. 9. Where Did We Come From? The Evidence for Evolution. 10. An Evolving Enemy. Natural Selection. 11. Who Am I? Species and Races. 12. Prospecting for Biological Gold. Biodiversity and Classification. Unit Four: Ecology. 13. Is the Human Population Too Large? Population Ecology. 14. Is Earth Experiencing a Biodiversity Crisis? Community Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology, and Conservation Biology. 15. Where Do You Live? Climate and Biomes. Unit Five: Animal Structure and Function. 16. Organ Donation. Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems. 17. Clearing the Air. Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Excretory Systems. 18. Will Mad Cow Disease Become an Epidemic? Immune System, Bacteria, Viruses, and Other Pathogens. 19. Sex Differences and Athleticism. Endocrine, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems. 20. Is There Something in the Water? Reproductive and Developmental Biology. 21. [read more]