An interactive introduction to organismal and molecular biology / Andrea Bierema.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bierema, Andrea, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Textbooks.

Science.

Biology--Textbooks.

Biology.

Molecular biology--Textbooks.

Molecular biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Michigan State University [2021]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This "textbook" is interactive, meaning that although each chapter has text, they also have interactive HTML5 content, such as quizzes, simulations, interactive videos, and images with clickable hotspots. Students receive instant feedback when they complete the interactive content, and therefore, can learn and check their understanding all in one place. The first unit introduces students to the nature of science, including scientific controversies, and information literacy, including how to analyze literature and identify stakeholders. Unit 2 is organismal biology, including carbon cycling and population growth, and unit 3 is molecular biology with a focus on gene expression.

Contents:

I. Introduction to Science

1. Nature of Science

2. Scientific Controversies

3. Information Communication

4. Stakeholders and Authority

5. Bibliographies

II. Organismal Biology

6. Introduction to Ecology

7. Biodiversity

8. Systems Thinking and the Carbon Cycle

9. Climate Change

10. Species Interactions

11. Population Growth

12. Evolution

13. Phylogenetic Trees: Modeling Evolution

III. Molecular Biology

14. Introduction to Molecular Biology

15. Protein Structure and Function

16. Protein Synthesis Overview

17. Protein Synthesis I: Transcription

18. Protein Synthesis II: RNA Processing

19. Protein Synthesis III: RNA Interference

20. Protein Synthesis IV: Translation

21. Protein Synthesis V: Additional Regulation

22. Genetic Engineering

Notes:

Description based on print resource