Hooke observed the same pattern in the stems and roots of carrots and other plants. What Hooke still did not know‚ however‚ was that cells are the basic units of living things. Ten years later‚ the Dutch scientist Anton van Leeuwenhoek focused a microscope on what seemed to be clear pond water and discovered a wondrous world of living creatures. He named the tiny animals "animalcules." It took scientists more than 150 yrs. to fully appreciate the discoveries of Hooke and Leeuwenhoek. In 1838‚ the
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Big Idea 2 Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow‚ to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis. Living systems require both free energy and matter to maintain order‚ grow and reproduce. Organisms employ various strategies to capture‚ use and store free energy and other vital resources. Energy deficiencies are not only detrimental to individual organisms; they also can cause disruptions at the population and ecosystem levels. Biological systems must both
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BIOLOGY 1403 – ANIMAL BIOLOGY SP2013 Dr. Matthew Kaser Office: South Science 402 matthew.kaser@csueastbay.edu Office Hours: W 3:30-4:30 Objectives – To introduce students to the science of animals by: * Comparing the structural and functional characteristics of different animal groups in an evolutionary and ecological context. * Conducting experiments‚ collecting and analyzing data‚ and writing scientific papers‚ and through hands-on interaction with animal phyla *
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MUSI 2040 F12 Lecture 1: Introduction The Multicultural Premise of the Course. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences multicultural policy states that all undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete a course "with a significant focus on African American‚ Asian American‚ Hispanic American or Native American cultures." This course has a significant focus on African American music culture‚ and it touches in a more limited way on Hispanic American and Native American
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The Lecture Method” College lectures can be very informative however are students really learning? According David Daniels’ Essay “College lectures: is anybody listening” He says “The time is long overdue for us to abandon the lecture system and turn to methods that really work”. As College student I agree with Daniels opinion‚ College lectures are informative but at times can be very difficult for any student not to get distracted during the time they are given. Students can undergo
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Randy’s lecture has become a phenomenon‚ as has the book he wrote based on the same principles‚ celebrating the dreams we all strive to make realities. Randy a professor at Carnegie Mellon University sadly lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in July 2008. His lessons will encourage all his readers to complete all life’s goals and never lose your inner child. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch is an inspiring novel that at moments you will laugh and others you will cry. Randy lets all his readers
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BIOLOGY NOTES. UNIT 1: Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Word Equation: Light Carbon Dioxide + Water Oxygen + Glucose Chlorophyll How to test a leaf for starch: 1. Dip leaf boiling water for about 1 minute to soften it‚ stop further chemical changes and make the cell more permeable. 2. Turn off Bunsen burner. Put the leaf into the
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What is interactive lecture? An interactive lecture is an easy way for instructors to intellectually engage and involve students as active participants in a lecture-based class of any size. Interactive lectures are classes in which the instructor breaks the lecture at least once per class to have students participate in an activity that lets them work directly with the material. * The instructor might begin the interactive segment with an engagement trigger that captures and maintains student
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Living Wills‚ sometimes called Advanced Directives‚ are legal documents accepted in all 50 states. They clearly define a person’s wish to decline life-support or medical treatment in certain circumstances‚ usually when death is imminent. Generally‚ a living will takes effect when a person becomes terminally ill‚ permanently unconscious or conscious with irreversible brain damage. <br> <br>A living will also allows a person to state with particularity the forms of treatment are wanted and not wanted
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Biology textbook- pg. 80 3) Distinguish between the autotrophic and heterotrophic nature of plants and animals. Animals have heterotrophic cells; hence‚ they live off nutrients of other species by eating. Most plants have autotrophic cells‚ which allow them to generate their own food with photosynthesis. 4) Explain the following statement: ‘All living things depend on plants’. As animals are heterotrophs‚ they need to eat other species to survive. If mammals only depended on other mammals‚ there
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