PSB 3002: Biological Bases of Behavior

Explore how viruses replicate and the various ways in which new viruses emerge. Understand the importance of mutation, cross-species transmission, and the significance of wider spread in host species for disease control strategies.

Explore the anatomy and function of muscle fibers, focusing on the critical role of the sarcolemma. Delve into the significance of myofibrils, sarcoplasm, and T-tubules. Understand the intricacies of muscle contraction and the cell's role in it.

Explore the key concepts that might illustrate the unity among all organisms including emergent properties descent with modification and natural selection. Understand why the structure and function of DNA ultimately stand as the best example of this unity

Explore the complexities of epithelium tissue and its diverse types. Understand their distinct functions, ranging from protection to secretion and absorption, and learn about their various locations in the body. Highlighting the significance of epithelial cells in vital physiological processes.

Discover why most cells are unable to utilize heat for work by exploring the principles of cellular thermodynamics. Learn how heat, as a form of kinetic energy, relates to cellular processes and why uniform temperature distribution within cells hinders their ability to harness heat effectively. Uncover the key factors that determine why cells can't perform work using heat.

Explore stromatolites, the oldest indicators of life on Earth formed by microbial actions. Understand their presence in shallow marine environments and their connection to early eukaryotic life.