Biology

Unit 1: The Study of Life

• Introduction

• What is Biology?

• Careers in Biology

• Characteristics of All Living Things

Unit 2: The Scientific Method

• Introduction

• The Nature of Science

• Steps of the Scientific Method

• The Tools and Technology of Science

Unit 3: Cells, The Smallest Units of Life

• Introduction

• The Building Blocks of Life

• Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

• Organelles and Their Functions

Unit 4: Biochemistry and Cell Cycles

• Introduction

• What is Biochemistry?

• Macromolecules and Enzymes

• Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis

Unit 5: Photosynthesis--Energy for Life

• Introduction

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• The Importance of Photosynthesis

Unit 6: Ecology--Biomes, Ecosystems, and Living Things

• Introduction

• What is Ecology?

• Biodiversity and Human Impact

• Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem

Unit 7: DNA and Genetic Mutations

• Introduction

• Introduction to DNA

• The History of DNA

• Ribonucleic Acid--RNA and Protein Synthesis and Mutations

Unit 8: Genetics and Heredity

• Introduction

• Introduction to Genetics

• Genetic Disorders

Unit 1: Evolution and Natural Selection

• Introduction

• Charles Darwin and His Theories

• Geologic Time and the Fossil Record

Unit 2: Taxonomy

• Introduction

• An Overview of Taxonomy

• Domains and Kingdoms

Unit 3: Bacteria, Viruses, and Protists

• Introduction

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Protists

Unit 4: Kingdoms Plantae and Fungi

• Introduction

• Fungi

• Overview of the Plant Kingdom

Unit 5: Kingdom Animalia--Eight Invertebrates

• Introduction

• Porifera and Cnidarians Invertebrates

• Platyhelminthes and Nematoda Invertebrates

• Annelida and Mollusca Invertebrates

• Arthropoda and Echinodermata Invertebrates

Unit 6: Kingdom Animalia--Vertebrates

• Introduction

• Fish

• Amphibians and Reptiles

• Class Aves: Birds

• Class Mammalia: Mammals

Unit 7: The Human Body--Cells, Tissues, Organs

• Introduction

• Cells and Tissues

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain, Liver, and Kidneys

Unit 8: The Human Body--Organ Systems

• Introduction

• Integumentary, Muscular, and Skeletal Systems

• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

• Digestive, Excretory, and Immune Systems

• Nervous, Endocrine, and Reproductive Systems