Lecture Schedule for Survey of Biology

Simply "click" on a topic to learn how you need to prepare.

Below is a listing of the lecture topics for the semester.

The topics listed above "Examination" are the topics which will be covered on that examination.

Complete all of the assignments shown for each topic BEFORE coming to lecture.


Introduction to Metrics (bring calculator to this lecture) + flash cards

How Science Works (Scientific Method ) + flash cards

Macro to Micro - The Universe and Your Position in It + flash cards

The Chemistry of Life + flash cards

Concepts on Origins - Plato to Darwin + flash cards

Introduction to Ecosystems + flash cards

Trophic Energy Transfers

Population Dynamics + flash cards

Examination #1


An Introduction to Cells

The Virtual Cell Web Page

Exocytosis

Movement of Molecules in Living Systems

Facilitated Diffusion

What can move through membranes? Click here to find out.

Comparison of active and passive transport

The Code of Life - DNA/RNA

Mitosis/Meiosis

Capturing Energy - Photosynthesis

Photosyntheis/Cellular Respiration Comparison

Releasing Energy - Cellular Respiration

ADP ATP conversion

Biodiversity & Taxonomy

Introduction to Viruses

Examination #2


An Introduction to Kingdom Monera

An Introduction to Kingdom Protista

An Introduction to Kingdom Fungi

An Introduction to Kingdom Plantae [concludes lecture outline series]

Examination #3


An Introduction to Kingdom Animalia

Multiple labs will be due each lab session. Always stay 3 crosswords ahead to give yourself a cushion for emergencies. Consult web page for dates due.

Phylum Porifera

Phylum Cnidaria

Phylum Ctneophora

Phylum Platyhelminthes

Phylum Nemertea

Phylum Nematoda

Phylum Rotifera

Phylum Mollusca

Phylum Annelida

Phylum Arthropoda

Phylum Echinodermata

Phylum Chordata

Final Examination