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1.1: 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

    • Characteristics of Life
    • Taxonomy
    • The Branches of Biology
    • The Process of Science

    Module 2: Chemistry of Life

    • Atoms and Elements
    • Atomic Bonds
    • The pH Scale

    Module 3: Important Biological Macromolecules

    • Carbon
    • Carbohydrates
    • Lipids
    • Proteins
    • Nucleic Acids
    • Comparing Biological Macromolecules

    Module 4: Cellular Structure

    • Cell Theory
    • Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
    • Organelles

    Module 5: Cell Membranes

    • Structure of the Membrane
    • Kinds of Transport
    • Endocytosis and Exocytosis

    Module 6: Metabolic Pathways

    • Energy and Metabolism
    • ATP in Living Systems
    • Cellular Respiration
    • Fermentation
    • Photosynthesis
    • Connections to Other Metabolic Pathways

    Module 7: Cell Division

    • Chromosomes and DNA Packaging
    • The Cell Cycle
    • Cell Cycle Checkpoints
    • Sexual Reproduction
    • Meiosis
    • Genetic Diversity
    • Errors in Chromosome Number

    Module 8: DNA Structure and Replication

    • Storing Genetic Information
    • DNA Replication
    • Viruses

    Module 9: DNA Transcription and Translation

    • Transcription
    • Translation
    • The Central Dogma
    • DNA Mutations

    Module 10: Gene Expression

    • Regulation of Gene Expression
    • Prokaryotic Gene Regulation
    • Eukaryotic Gene Regulation

    Module 11: Trait Inheritance

    • The Father of Genetics
    • Beyond Dominance and Recessiveness
    • Heredity and Disease
    • Genetics and the Environment

    Module 12: Theory of Evolution

    • Charles Darwin
    • Evidence for Evolution
    • Mutations and Evolution
    • Phylogenetic Trees

    Module 13: Modern Biology

    • Key Technologies
    • Biotechnology Applications
    • Risks and Benefits of Genomic Science

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