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Biology
Overview of the Digestive System
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Rice University - 2013
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Peer Corner
Pre-Test
The Science of Biology
Themes and Concepts of Biology
Themes and Concepts of Biology
Quiz: Module 1
Studying Cells
Prokaryotic Cells
Bacterial Disease in Human
Eukaryotic Cells
Peer Activity 1: Prokaryote and Eukarionte cells (100 minutes)
Components and Structure
Passive Transport
Active Transport
The Endomembrane System and Proteins
The Cytoskeleton
Osmoregulation and Osmotic Balance
Lipids
Quiz: Module 2
Prokaryotic Cell Division
Structure of Prokaryotes
The Cell Cycle
Peer activity 2: Mitosis (100 minutes)
The Process of Meiosis
Sexual Reproduction
Cancer and the Cell Cycle
Tissue Injury and Aging
Quiz: Module 3
Energy and Metabolism
Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy
Peer Activity 3: Energy and Enzyme Functions (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 4
Human Reproductive Anatomy and Gametogenesis
Human Reproductive Anatomy and Gametogenesis
Human Reproductive Anatomy and Gametogenesis
Peer Activity 4: Reproductive anatomy (100 minutes)
Reproduction Methods
Fertilization
Quiz: Module 5
Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development
Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development
Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development
Organogenesis and Vertebrate Formation
Human Pregnancy and Birth
Human Pregnancy and Birth
Human Pregnancy and Birth
Human Pregnancy and Birth
Peer Activity 5: Fetal Development and Birth (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 6
Nucleic Acids
DNA Structure and Sequencing
DNA Structure and Sequencing
DNA Replication in Prokaryotes
DNA Replication in Eukaryotes
DNA Repair
The Genetic Code
RNA Functions
Cellular Differentiation
Mendel’s Experiments and the Laws of Probability
Characteristics and Traits
Characteristics and Traits
Genetic Variation
Characteristics and Traits
Peer Activity 6: Human Pregnancy and Birth (120 minutes)
Quiz: Module 7
Neurons and Glial Cells
How Neurons Communicate
The Central Nervous System
The Peripheral Nervous System
Sensory Processes
Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
Peer Activity 7 : Nerve Stimulation and Response (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 8
Endocrine Glands
"Regulation of Body Processes
Digestive System Regulation
Peer Activity 8: Hormone Regulation (100 minutes)
Quiz: Module 9
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
The Process of Breathing
Gas Exchange
Peer Activity 9: Pulmonary Gas Exchange (100minutes)
Quiz: Module 10
Mammalian Heart and Blood Vessels
Components of the Blood
Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation
Quiz: Module 11
Innate Immune Response
Innate Immune Response
Adaptive Immune Response
Adaptive Immune Response
Adaptive Immune Response
Peer Activity 10: Inmune Response (2hours 30minutes)
Antibodies
Antibodies
Quiz: Module 12
Digestive System Processes and Regulation
The Small and Large Intestines
Peer Activity 11: Structures of Intestines (120 minutes)
Quiz: Module 13
Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport and
Gross Anatomy the of Kidney
Physiology of Urine Formation
Tubular Reabsorption
Peer Activity 12: The Urinary System Processes (100minutes)
Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function
Regulation of Fluid Volume and Composition
The Urinary System and Homeostasis
Quiz: Module 14
The Functions of the Skeletal System
Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
Bone Classification
Bone Structure
Bone Structure
Bone Formation and Development
Bone Formation and Development
Fractures: Bone Repair
Classification of Joints
Fibrous Joints"
Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joints
Types of Body Movements
Overview of Muscle Tissues
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Smooth Muscle
Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
Types of Muscle Fibers
Exercise and Muscle Performance
Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
Peer Activity 13: The Musculoskeletal System (200 minutes)
Quiz: Module 15
Understanding Evolution
Understanding Evolution
Understanding Evolution
Formation of New Species
Formation of New Species
Formation of New Species
Formation of New Species
Population Evolution
Population Evolution
Population Genetics
Population Genetics
Population Genetics
Peer Activity 14: Genetic Evolution (180 minutes)
Quiz: Module 16
Peer Activities
Digestive System Processes and Regulation ►
Biology
General
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Study Materials
Module 1: Introduction to the Living World
Module 1: Lesson 1: Building Blocks of life
Module 1: Lesson 2: Classification of living Organisms
Module 2: The Cell
Module 2: Lesson 1: Cell Theory, Microscopy and its Impact on Biology
Module 2: Lesson 2: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Module 2: Lesson 3: Cellular Membrane and Transport
Module 3: Cellular Reproduction
Module 3: Lesson 1: Binary Fission
Module 3: Lesson 2: Mitosis
Module 3: Lesson 3: Meiosis
Module 3: Lesson 4: Cancer and the Cell Cycle
Module 4: Enzymes and Energy
Module 4: Lesson 1: Overview of Metabolism
Module 4: Lesson 2: Introduction to Bioenergetics
Module 5: Animal Reproduction
Module 5: Lesson 1: Human Male Reproductive System
Module 5: Lesson 2: Human Female Reproductive System
Module 5: Lesson 3: Human Gametogenesis
Module 5: Lesson 4: Other Methods of Reproduction
Module 6: Embryogenesis and Development
Module 6: Lesson 1: Fertilization in Humans
Module 6: Lesson 2: Embryogenesis
Module 6: Lesson 3: Organogenesis
Module 6: Lesson 4: Human Pregnancy
Module 7: Introduction to Genetics
Module 7: Lesson 1: DNA and RNA
Module 7: Lesson 2: DNA Replication, Mutation and Repair
Module 7: Lesson 3: Transcription and Translation
Module 7: Lesson 4: Cell Differentiation
Module 7: Lesson 5: Introduction to Mendelian Genetics
Module 8: The Nervous System
Module 8: Lesson 1: Cells of the Nervous System
Module 8: Lesson 2: Transmission of Neural Impulses
Module 8: Lesson 3: Organization of the Human Nervous System
Module 8: Lesson 4: Relfexes and Senses
Module 9: The Endocrine System
Module 9: Lesson 1: Hormones
Module 9: Lesson 2: Regulation via Hormones
Module 10: The Respiratory System
Module 10: Lesson 1: Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Module 10: Lesson 2: Mechanism of Breathing
Module 11: The Cardiovascular System
Module 11: Lesson 1: Anatomy of the Cardiovascular system
Module 11: Lesson 2: Components of Blood
Module 11: Lesson 3: Blood flow
Module 12: The Immune System
Module 12: Lesson 1: Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses
Module 12: Lesson 2: Antibodies
Module 13: The Digestive System
Module 13: Lesson 1: Anatomy of the Digestive System
Module 13: Lesson 2: Ingestion, Absorption and Digestion
Module 13: Lesson 3: Small and Large Intestines
Module 14: Homeostasis
Module 14: Lesson 1: The Urinary System
Module 14: Lesson 2: Regulation of the Urinary System
Module 14: Lesson 3: The Urinary system and Homeostasis
Module 15: Musculoskeletal System
Module 15: Lesson 1: The Skeletal System
Module 15: Lesson 2: Bone Formation and Repair
Module 15: Lesson 3: Joints
Module 15: Lesson 4: Muscle Tissue
Module 16: Genetics and Evolution
Module 16: Lesson 1: Evolution and Speciation
Module 16: Lesson 2: Populations
Final Exam
Course and Self Evaluation & Certificate
Course Activities
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