Basic Biology Page

Course Materials:

1.  Syllabus:

            Spring, 2012

2.  Overheads (In PowerPoint Format):

    Lecture:

Origin of Life and Cells

Chemistry and Macromolecules

            Cells and Energy

            Cell Division

            Mendelian Genetics

            DNA

            Evolution

            Ecology

    Lab:

RFLP Analysis

Sample Cladogram

3.  Bioterrorism Article:

            Attacking Anthrax

Announcements:

Lecture: Class begins on Monday, January 23, at 2 PM in Room 003 Founder’s Hall.

Lab: This week, we will do the lab on the Scientific Method. Make sure to read the exercise before coming to lab.

Biology in the News:

Chimp Genome--and First Fossils--Unveiled

CU-Boulder Researcher Identifies Tracks of Swimming Dinosaur in Wyoming

Tool Using Gorilla Surprises Scientists

Wildlife Havens Squeezed by Human Needs

Monterey Bay Aquarium-Live Web Cams

Pa. Case Is Newest Round in Evolution Debate

Biology Links

A Science Primer

The Biology Project

ActionBioscience.org

Biology-Online.org

Cells alive!

Bioterrorism Links

Bioterrorism Web Sites