BIOL 2311: Introduction to Modern Biology I

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.

Unlock the basics of the anatomical position, a crucial standard in medical and anatomical studies. This video clarifies the key differences among prone, supine, and standing positions and why they're not the anatomical position.

Explore active and passive transport and understand how ion pumps and phagocytosis fit in. Discover endocytosis as an active transport where cells engulf particles. Differentiate between active transport mechanisms and passive methods like facilitated diffusion.

Explore the critical role of Wernicke's area in language comprehension named after German neurologist Carl Wernicke. Understand what happens when this brain region is damaged. By the end of the video you'll know that damage to Wernicke's area affects understanding language

Discover the debate between Intelligent Design (ID) and evolutionary science as they clash over the complexity of biochemical pathways in nature. Explore the concept of guided vs. unguided evolution and how diverse pathways challenge the ID perspective.

Discover the role and location of Langerhans cells key components of the human immune system found in the skin. Learn about the different layers of the skin and where these cells predominantly reside. By the end of the video you'll know that Langerhans cells are mainly found in the Stratum Spinosum layer