The term biology is derived from the Greek word βίος‚ bios‚ "life" and the suffix -λογία‚ -logia‚ "study of."[4] The Latin form of the term first appeared in 1736 when Linnaeus (Carl von Linné) used biologi in his Bibliotheca botanica. It was used again in 1766 in a work entitled Philosophiae naturalis sive physicae: tomus III‚ continens geologian‚ biologian‚ phytologian generalis‚ by Michael Christoph Hanov‚ a disciple of Christian Wolff. The first German use‚ Biologie‚ was used in a 1771 translation
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HSC Biology 9.4 The Search for Better Health 9.4-6 You have been looking at the different types of diseases that affect the human body and the natural defence mechanisms that maintain health. In this last part of the module you will look at how increased understanding has led to the development of a wide range of strategies to prevent and control disease. In this part you will have the opportunity to: • discuss the role of quarantine in preventing the spread of disease and plants and animals
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A. What is the practice or habit? The Set & Prop Designer should start to consider all aspects of a production that contributes to the overall effect. I said this because she was more concerned about her own set design and not taking into account other aspects such as whether the casts will be comfortable in that particular setting or whether it complements with the lighting effects. B. Does the Set & Prop Designer already have a similar practice or habit? I notice
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Design concepts in architecture: the porosity paradigm Sotirios D. Kotsopoulos 129 Franklin Street‚ # 203‚ Cambridge‚ Massachusetts 02139‚ USA; e-mail: skots@alum.mit.edu Abstract: Presented is a paradigm of how a design concept can be converted into a system of production rules to generate designs. The rules are expressed by the means of shape grammar formalism. The paradigm demonstrates how porosity a concept transferred from biology‚ medicine and organic chemistry was implemented by architect
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Bibliography: Biology at Aveson . (2007‚ November 16). Biology at Aveson . Retrieved May 31‚ 2012‚ from Biology at Aveson : http://biologyca.blogspot.com.au/ Biology Online . (2008‚ June 17). Osmosis . Retrieved April 16‚ 2012‚ from Biology Online-Dictonary : http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Osmosis Davidson‚ M. W. (2004‚ December 11). Plant Cell Vacuoles . Retrieved
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Associate Level Material Appendix B Fundamentals of Biology Worksheet You are beginning a journey in the world of biology. Completing this worksheet will prepare you with the background knowledge necessary for understanding this world! What Are the Major Theories of Biology? The major theories of biology have been tested over years and provide information helping you to understand the science of biology. For each theory‚ list the name of the person or persons known for scientifically
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Memory and Biology There are many events in a person’s life that leave an impression or may “change” a person’s perspective or path. From birth to death the mind is recording lessons and adding to the infinite storage space known as memory. Classical conditioning Lives are filled with many lessons; some of these are learned through classical conditioning‚ operant conditioning‚ and behavioral observation. A simple example of classical conditioning would
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You are the international manager of a U.S business that has just developed a revolutionary new personal computer than can perform the same functions as existing PC’s but costs only half as much to manufacture. Several patents protect the unique design of this computer. Your CEO has asked you to formulate a recommendation for how to expand into Western Europe. Your options are a) To export from the United States; b) To license a European firm to manufacture and market the computer in Europe;
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Autism Autism can be described in many ways; it is an illness that can affect the communication‚ intelligence and socialization of an individual. According to the article The Immune System’s Role in the Biology of Autism by Paula Goines and Judy Van de Water states‚ “Neurodevelopmental diseases characterized by restricted interests‚ repetitive behaviors‚ and deficient language and social skills. While there are no concrete biological markers for the disorder‚ immune anomalies are frequently
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IB HISTORY SYLLABUS & COURSE OUTLINE 11th & 12th Grades – Standard and Higher Level OVERVIEW Our ignorance of history causes us to slander our own times. -‐ Gustave Flaubert The study of History is far more than the memorization of names and dates from the past. Although the focus
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