BIOL 111: Concepts in Biology I

Explore the mysterious rise of MRSA following a battle against S. aureus with methicillin. Delve into various theories, and uncover the power of natural selection in shaping bacterial communities.

Explore the processes behind ATP synthesis during oxidative phosphorylation. Learn the pivotal role of the proton gradient in energizing ATP synthase. Visualize the interplay of cellular components producing the ATP symphony.

Explore the fascinating realm of organic chemistry and its emphasis on carbon compounds. Understand how organic molecules, pivotal to life, are intricately composed. Gain insight into the properties and relationships that make these compounds essential.

Learn how bioremediation works to treat contaminated environments and how microbes can help clean up pollutants. We evaluate multiple scenarios zeroing in on oil-degrading bacteria as a prime example of the process.

Explore Fluorine's electron configuration and its impact on chemical reactivity. Learn about electron shells, orbitals, and the quest for a complete valence shell.

Explore the groundbreaking heterotroph hypothesis by Alexander Oparin. This video outlines how the first organisms likely consumed pre-existing organic matter reshaping how we think about the origins of life and evolution