General Biology I

Course Description

General introduction to cell structure and function, molecular and organismal genetics, animal development, form and function.

Lectures

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   Lecture 1 - Life and the stuff of life

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   Lecture 2 - Macromolecules structure and function: proteins and lipids

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   Lecture 3 - Macromolecules structure and function: carbohydrates and nucleic acids

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   Lecture 4 - Cell structure and organization -#1

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   Lecture 5 - Cell structure and organization -#2

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   Lecture 6 - Biological membrane structure & organization

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   Lecture 7 - How cells function - an introduction to cellular metabolism and biological catalysts

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   Lecture 8 - Enzyme structure and function -#1

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   Lecture 9 - Enzyme structure and function -#2

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    Lecture 10 - Cellular energy and work

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    Lecture 11 - Cellular combustion and the production of energy - #1 - anaerobic processes

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    Lecture 12 - Cellular combustion and the production of energy - #2 - aerobic processes

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    Lecture 13 - Photosynthesis - from light to ATP

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    Lecture 14 - Photosynthesis - from CO2 to sugars

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    Lecture 15 - How Somatic Cells (Mitosis) and Gametes (Meiosis) Inherit Genomes

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    Lecture 16 - The Laws that Govern the Inheritance of Traits - Segregation of Alleles

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    Lecture 17 - How Genes Are Organized on Chromosomes - Linkage, Recombination, Mapping

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    Lecture 18 - Genes Are Made Of DNA

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    Lecture 19 - Gene Expression I - DNA is transcribed into RNA

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    Lecture 20 - Gene Expression II - RNA is translated into protein

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    Lecture 21 - Microbes - Viruses, Bacteria, Plasmids, Transposons

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    Lecture 22 - Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes

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    Lecture 23 - Gene Structure & Regulation in Eukaryotes I

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    Lecture 24 - Gene Structure & Regulation in Eukaryotes II

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    Lecture 25 - How To Isolate, Study and Use Genes - Part I

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    Lecture 26 - How To Isolate, Study and Use Genes - Part II

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    Lecture 27 - Genetic Regulation of Development

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    Lecture 28 - Overview Molecular regulation

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    Lecture 29 - Multi-cellularity: Cell Shape and function, Tissue specialization, homeostasis

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    Lecture 30 - Hormones, Receptors, & the Endocrine System - Part I

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    Lecture 31 - Hormones, Receptors, & the Endocrine System - Part II

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    Lecture 32 - Reproductive System - Part I

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    Lecture 33 - Reproductive System - Part II

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    Lecture 34 - Fertilization and Embryogenesis

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    Lecture 35 - Developmental Strategies and Mechanisms

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    Lecture 36 - Digestive System

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    Lecture 37 - Circulatory & Respiratory Systems

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    Lecture 38 - Immune System

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    Lecture 39 - Excretory System and Kidney Function

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    Lecture 40 - Nervous System

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    Lecture 41 - Cell and Tissue Dysfunction

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    Lecture 42 - Bio-engineered Animals and Models of Human Disease