Bio 110

Course Description:

Getting Acquainted with Biology- What is Biology Branches of Biology- Historical Development of Biology-Characteristics of Life-How Biological studies Are Conducted-Applications of Biology Relations with other Sciences-Careers for Biology Majors-Chemical Basis of Life-Inorganic Components of Living

Organisms-Organic Components of Living Organisms-Biological Reactionsand Enzymes-Cells and Tissues: Structure and Functions -Prokaryotic Cells-Eukaryotic cells-Replication of cells: Mitosis and Meiosis-Plant and AnimalTissues-Biodiversity-Principles of Taxonomy and Classification-Viruses,Bacteria, Algae and Fungi-Plants-Animals-Nutrition- Metabolism and Bioenergetics-Photosynthesis: Fixation of Sun Energy-Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules, Energy Storage-Breakdown of Biological Macromolecules, Energy Release- Excretion-Excretion in Simple Forms of Life-Excretion in Plants-Excretion in Animals-Respiration-Circulatory System-Blood: Composition & Functions-Heart & Vessels-Lymph & Lymphatic System- Reproduction, Fertilization and Development- Simple Forms of Life-Plants- The Basic Genetic Mechanisms-Classic Genetics-Molecular Genetics.

Textbook

Sylvia S. Mader (Latest Edition): Biology. McGraw-Hill, USA.