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Introduction to Biology II

Introduction to Biology II. Biology 1312. Spring 2007. Dr. Brad Hoge. Introduction – The Nature Of Science. 10 Themes in the Study of Life. Biology is the Study of Life Science is a human endeavor We are all naturalists What is life? Why are we interested?. Emergent Properties.

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Introduction to Biology II

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  1. Introduction to Biology II Biology 1312 Spring 2007 Dr. Brad Hoge Introduction – The Nature Of Science

  2. 10 Themes in the Study of Life • Biology is the Study of Life • Science is a human endeavor • We are all naturalists • What is life? • Why are we interested?

  3. Emergent Properties • Reductionism vs. Holism • Hierarchy of Organization • Ernst Mayr • Emergent Properties

  4. Cells are Fundamental • Robert Hooke • Schleiden and Schwann • Prokaryotes • Eukaryotes

  5. DNA Makes It All Go Round • Information • Replication • Inheritance

  6. Structure and Function • Functional Biology • Levels of Explanation • Explanatory Power • Philosophy of Science

  7. Energy and the Environment • Thermodynamics • Individuals • Food Webs • Ecosystems

  8. Homeostasis • Regulation • Feedback

  9. Diversity is the Key • Species Concept • Domains • Unity of Life

  10. Evolution • Evolution is the Unifying Theory of Biology • What is a unifying theory? • Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution • Theodosius Dobzhansky

  11. Natural Selection • Darwin • Variation • Selection Pressure • Adaptation

  12. Science Is a Process of Inquiry • Discovery • Induction • Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning

  13. Hypothesis and Theory • Observation • Study • Hypotheses • Experimentation • Reexamination • Accumulation of Knowledge • Theory

  14. The Culture of Science • Science is a human endeavor • Science and Technology • Future Shock

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