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Biosciences

- structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living things. It classifies and describes organisms, their functions, how species come into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and with the natural environment. Four unifying principles form the foundation of modern biology: cell theory, evolution, genetics and homeostasis. Biology as a separate science was developed in the nineteenth century, as scientists discovered that organisms shared fundamental characteristics. - Wikipedia.

Introduction to Biology

fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and cell biology, Biological function at the molecular level, structure and regulation of genes & structure and synthesis of proteins, how these molecules are integrated into cells, how these cells are integrated into multicellular systems and organisms: Readings, Recitations, Study Materials

Integrative Biology

General Human Anatomy, functional anatomy of the human body as revealed by gross and microscopic examination


Foundations of Algorithms and Computational Techniques in Systems Biology

describes and illustrates computational approaches to solving problems in systems biology, series of case-studies explored that demonstrate how an effective match between statement of a biological problem and selection of appropriate algorithm or computational technique can lead to fundamental advances, covering several discrete and numerical algorithms used in simulation, feature extraction, and optimization for molecular, network, and systems models in biology: course download

Objectives (movies)

  • COPEPODS - HANDLING ONE LARGE PARTICLE, HANDLING MANY PARTICLES, FEEDING ON ALGAL CHAINS, CAPTURING ALGAE FROM THE CURRENT, FEEDING CURRENTS, GENERATION OF CURRENTS, CYCLOPS ONE HOP, MATING IN CALANOIDS, TWO CALANOIDS AVOIDING EACH OTHER ON/OFF FEEDING CURRENTS,SWITCHING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

  • DAPHNIA - Feeding current through the carapace, High-speed observation of movement, Path of algae, Tracing the temporal character, High-speed epi-fluorescence, Strange attractors

Biological Oceanography

biological oceanographic processes and how these processes interact with the Earth's physical and chemical environment: readings, History Oceanography Review & Optics Phytoplankton Groups Pigments & Photosynthesis, Trophic Structure, Biodiversity, Zooplankton, NA vs NP Bloom, Optical Oceanography, Variability, Benthic Environments, Climate Change

Molecular Biology Notebook

Beginner's guide to molecular biology (short course on the central dogma of molecular biology giving simple information on the cell, DNA, RNA, and proteins, and how to make proteins), Famous Lives (collection of links to bibliographies)

Introductory Biology

fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cell biolgy, Biological function at the molecular level, structure and regulation of genes, structure and synthesis of proteins, how these molecules are integrated into cells, how these cells are integrated into multicellular systems and organisms: Readings, Recitations, Exams, Study Materials, Unit Questions

Wetland Ecology and Management

distribution, formation, hydrology, biogeochemistry and ecology of wetlands, wetland type and function, management, and susceptibility to human impacts, landscape features, hydrological and biogeochemical cycles of wetlands, wetland communities and major flora and fauna, wetlands in Western Canada including the bog, fen and marsh systems in boreal Alberta, prairie and montane wetlands, uses and management of wetlands with wetlands as functional ecosystems: readings

Molecular Genetics and Heredity

chromosomal and molecular basis for the transmission and function of genes, the construction of genetic and physical maps of genes and genomes, strategies for the isolation of specific genes, and examples of regulatory mechanisms for the expression of the genetic material in prokaryotes and eukaryotes: Resources, Problem Sets, Exams and Answer Keys

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