BISC 1112: Introductory Biology: The Biology of Organisms

Explore the foundational principles of Hutton and Lyell, which shaped Darwin's evolutionary ideas. Understand uniformitarianism, deep time, and geographical patterns that inspired Darwin's theory. Discover how geology influenced biological understanding.

Understand the essence of controlled experiments and the significance of control groups. Unpack the common misconceptions associated with experimental design. Grasp the key factors that make an experiment truly controlled.

Explore the essential role and composition of blood plasma in our body. Understand how water, as the main component, helps in maintaining vital functions. Learn the importance of plasma balance for overall health insights.

Learn about the unique adaptability of facultatively anaerobic cells in different oxygen conditions. Discover the outcome of an experiment comparing their growth in aerobic and anaerobic environments. Grasp the resilience of these cells and their growth mechanisms.

Discover the properties and significance of methane (CH4), from its atomic structure to its pivotal role in industry and the environment. Uncover how carbon and hydrogen atoms form covalent bonds, making methane a key component of natural gas.

Discover the distinctions between mixtures and solutions in chemistry. Through everyday examples and a visual aid, grasp the relationship between these two concepts. Comprehend how mixtures and solutions are intertwined, yet uniquely different.