1.2: Course Contents at a Glance
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The following list shows a summary of the topics covered in this course. To see all of the course pages, visit the Table of Contents.
Module 1: Introduction to Biology
- The Characteristics of Life
- Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
- Taxonomy
- The Study of Biology
Module 2: Chemistry of Life
- Atoms and Elements
- Atomic Bonds
- Functional Groups
- The pH Scale
- Chemical Reactions
- Thermodynamics
Module 3: Important Biological Macromolecules
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic Acids
- Comparing Biological Macromolecules
Module 4: Cellular Structure
- Microscopy
- Organelles
- The Cytoskeleton
- The Cell Surface
Module 5: Cell Membranes
- Structure of the Membrane
- Kinds of Transport
- Endocytosis and Exocytosis
Module 6: Metabolic Pathways
- Redox Reactions
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- Fermentation
Module 7: Cell Communication
- Signaling Molecules and Cellular Receptors
- Propagation of the Signal
- Response to the Signal
- Signaling in Single-Celled Organisms
Module 8: Cell Division
- Chromosomes and DNA Packaging
- The Cell Cycle
- Cell Cycle Checkpoints
- Meiosis
- Genetic Diversity
- Errors in Chromosome Number
Module 9: DNA Structure and Replication
- Storing Genetic Information
- DNA Base Pairs and Replication
- DNA Mutations
Module 10: DNA Transcription and Translation
- Transcription
- Translation
- Prokaryotic Transcription and Translation
- The Central Dogma
Module 11: Gene Expression
- Regulation of Gene Expression
- Prokaryotic Gene Regulation
- Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
Module 12: Trait Inheritance
- The Father of Genetics
- Beyond Dominance and Recessiveness
- Heredity and Disease
- Genetics and the Environment
Module 13: Theory of Evolution
- Charles Darwin
- Evidence for Evolution
- Mutations and Evolution
- Phylogenetic Trees
Module 14: Modern Biology
- Key Technologies
- Biotechnology Applications
- Risks and Benefits of Genomic Science
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