SC235: Unit 1 Seminar

Is it Biotic?

Course Overview

Term: Feb. 2nd – April 12th

Course site Doc sharing Webliography Drop box

Communication: Announcements Email

Flex Seminars

Three different seminar options: Wednesdays @ 8PM (Foster) Mondays @ 11PM (Bryan)

You only need to attend one seminar but may attend more if you’d like.

What is Biology?

Biology = the scientific study of life

Structure Function Growth Evolution Life Processes Distribution

Fields of Biology

Fields of biology include:

Fields of Biology

Fields of biology include: Molecular Biology Genetics Cell Biology Microbiology Developmental Biology Physiology Zooology Botany Ecology Evolutionary Biology Computational Biology Bioengineering

Utilizes: Chemistry Physics Mathematics Computer Science

Levels of Biological Organization

AtomsAtoms

MoleculesMolecules

OrganellesOrganelles

CellsCells

TissuesTissues

OrgansOrgans

Organ Systems

Organ Systems

Organisms

Organisms

PopulationsPopulations

CommunitiesCommunities

EcosystemEcosystem

BiosphereBiosphere

What does it mean to be alive?

Fundamental criteria of “life”:

What does it mean to be alive?

Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth

What does it mean to be alive?

Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth Reproduction

What does it mean to be alive?

Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth Reproduction Metabolism (energy use)

What does it mean to be alive?

Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth Reproduction Metabolism (energy use) Responsive to stimuli

What does it mean to be alive?

Fundamental criteria of “life”: Growth Reproduction Metabolism (energy use) Responsive to stimuli Adaptation to environment

Modern Biological Theory

Some additional features of living things:

Modern Biological Theory

Some additional features of living things: Organic compounds

Modern Biological Theory

Some additional features of living things: Organic compounds Cell is the basic unit of life

Modern Biological Theory

Some additional features of living things: Organic compounds Cell is the basic unit of life DNA is the genetic material

Modern Biological Theory

Some additional features of living things: Organic compounds Cell is the basic unit of life DNA is the genetic material Evolve over time

Is it alive?

What are some objects in your home which may or may not be living?

Final Thoughts

Unit 1: Lab Project 1 Discussion Boards

Unit 2: Lab Project 2 (Part 1) Air Quality Exp. Discussion boards and seminar preparation

Contact me: hbryan@kaplan.edu