biology,study of living things and their vital processes. The field deals with all the physicochemical aspects of life. As a result of the modern tendency to unify scientific knowledge and investigation, however, there has been an overlapping of the field of biology with other scientific disciplines. Modern principles of other scienceschemistry and physics, for exampleare integrated with those of biology in such areas as biochemistry and biophysics. Because biology is such a broad subject, it is subdivided into separate branches for convenience of study. Despite apparent differences, all the subdivisions are interrelated by basic principles. Thus, though it was once the custom to separate the study of plants (botany) from that of animals (zoology), and the study of the structure of organisms (morphology) from that of function (physiology), the current practice is to investigate those biological phenomena that all living things have in common. Biology is often approached today on the basis of levels that deal with fundamental units of life. At the level of molecular biology, for example, life is regarded as a manifestation of chemical and energy transformations that occur among the many chemical constituents that comprise an organism. As a result of the development of more powerful … Continue reading →

Biology is the "science of life." It is the study of living and once-living things, from submicroscopic structures in single-celled organisms to entire ecosystems with billions of interacting organisms; it further ranges in time focus from a single metabolic reaction inside a cell to the life history of one individual and on to the course of many species over eons of time. Biologists study the characteristics and behaviors of organisms, how species and individuals come into existence, and their interactions with each other and with the environment. The purview of biology extends from the origin of life to the fundamental nature of human beings and their relationship to all other forms of life. Biology, or "life science," offers a window into fundamental principles shared by living organisms. These principles reveal a harmony and unity of the living world operating simultaneously among a great diversity of species and even in the midst of competition both between and within species for scarce resources. The overlying harmony is seen at each level, from within a cell to the level of systems in individuals (nervous, circulatory, respiratory, etc.), the immediate interactions of one organism with others, and on to the complex of organisms and … Continue reading →

Study explains why hemp and marijuana are different Genetic differences between hemp and marijuana determine whether Cannabis plants have the potential for psychoactivity, a new study by University of Minnesota scientists shows. (Phys.org)A team of researchers at British company Oxitec has developed a genetic approach to controlling diamondback moth caterpillars and report that trials in greenhouse conditions has gone so well that they are ready ... The itchy marks left by the punctured bite of a mosquito are more than pesky, unwelcomed mementos of a day at the lake. Our noisy world is no match for a screaming infant. An airplane could be flying by as a house party rages on downstairs while a literal cat fight takes place outside, and still a wailing baby will win your attention. One ... Humans depend on high levels of ecosystem biodiversity, but due to climate change and changes in land use, biodiversity loss is now greater than at any time in human history. Five University of Alberta researchers, including ... Baboons live together in hierarchical groups. However, important decisions are not dictated by the highest-ranking group members but are instead made democratically. This was discovered by a team of scientists including Iain … Continue reading →

NEWS The Biology Department continues to develop new pedagogical approaches to educate our students. From the use of case studies and process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) to flipped classes, we are dedicated to the innovative teaching that will prepare our students for the challenging world they will encounter. Here is a video showing Alex Escobar's recently flipped class for BIO 301 (Biochemistry). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx1QcIIBTfI President Wagner has just named Bruce Levin to deliver the 2016 Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Look for the announcement for February 2016. Congratulations, Bruce! Andreas Fritz was honored on March 25 as a new member of the Emory MilliPub Club. The MilliPub Club was formed in 2009 to honor and recognize Emory faculty who have published one or more individual papers that have each garnered more than 1000 citations. Such a paper is commonly considered a citation classic and represents high impact scholarship. Zebrafish hox clusters and vertebrate genome evolution A Amores, A Force, YL Yan, L Joly, C Amemiya, A Fritz - Science, 1998 Jaap de Roode's TEDYouth talk from November was published by TED.com athttp://www.ted.com/talks/jaap_de_roode_how_butterflies_self_medicate. Congratulations to Pat Marsteller who is among nine scientists from Emory University elected by The American Association for the Advancement … Continue reading →

The word biology is derived from the greek words /bios/ meaning /life/ and /logos/ meaning /study/ and is defined as the science of life and living organisms. An organism is a living entity consisting of one cell e.g. bacteria, or several cells e.g. animals, plants and fungi. Aspects of biological science range from the study of molecular mechanisms in cells, to the classification and behaviour of organisms, how species evolve and interaction between ecosystems. Biology often overlaps with other sciences; for example, biochemistry and toxicology with biology, chemistry, and medicine; biophysics with biology and physics; stratigraphy with biology and geography; astrobiology with biology and astronomy. Social sciences such as geography, philosophy, psychology and sociology can also interact with biology, for example, in administration of biological resources, developmental biology, biogeography, evolutionary psychology and ethics. The Department of Biology at The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology at NTNU offers several study programmes within biology. In the degrees we focus on: NTNU offers the following study programmes in biology: NTNU also offers a PhD programme in Biology You find more information about studies and research at The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. Read the original post: What is biology - NTNU … Continue reading →

At all levels of our curriculum, students are engaged in learning about the functions and evolution of diverse biological systems as well as the methods by which biologists study nature. Almost every coursehas weekly laboratories, taught by full-time faculty members, where students learn to become biologists by making original observations, asking questions about life processes, and designing and performing their own experiments. Scientific communication skills are emphasized in all biology courses, as students read and evaluate research articles in scientific journals, write laboratory reports according to the standards of professional scientific writing, and participate in frequent opportunities for oral presentations and critical discussion. The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and medicine or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as governmental policy planning, science education, public health, museum exhibit design, and writing children's books.Our advanced seminars are centered on current research in eleven different fields that span the biological disciplines.In each seminar, students present and analyze current research papers and perform substantial research projects of their own design. Students regularly present the results of their research to the campus community and at regional and national meetings. Go here to read the rest: Biology :: Swarthmore … Continue reading →

An updated AP Biology Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2015, featuring changes to the curriculum framework, is now available. The changes include more precise language, corrections, and the addition of three new learning objectives supporting Big Idea 2. There will be no changes to the design of the 2016 exam. For more information on what changed, see the chart on pages v-vii of the PDF. Welcome, AP Teachers! This page features the important information and resources you need to implement the AP Biology course. The AP Biology course reduces breadth, shifts the instructional emphasis from content to skills, and promotes the complex thinking and reasoning skills essential for in-depth study at the college and university level. Key assets for understanding and teaching the course Visit,A Guide to Demonstrating Understanding on the revised AP Biology Exam for additional support. A full Practice Exam is available for all AP Biology teachers in a secure location. Sign in to AP Course Audit account for access. Syllabus Development Guide, Sample Syllabi, and more A diverse selection of supplemental materials, including lesson plans and teaching strategies There are currently more than 250 reviews of teaching resources, including textbooks, web sites, software, and more, in … Continue reading →