Weeks 20-24 Genetics

Reading Assignment Pages 180-192 and 204-221 and 226-241

The following few links give a pretty good indication of who Gregor Mendel was and gives a description of his pioneering experiments in the new field of genetics.

Gregor Mendel

Everything you wanted to know about Genetics form A-Z and then some. Be aware that some of these links are beyond the scope of our class, so take from them what you can.

A Good Overview of The Basics

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Genetic Engineering

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Exam Review

Reading Assignment Chapter 13 Pages 268-285

Reading Assignment Chapter 15 Pages 368-386

A Biography of Charles Darwin

An Excellent Review of Darwin and Evolution

Another Good Overview of Evolution and Darwin

Reading Assignment Chapter 16 Pages 338-349

A Web page Devoted to Louis Pasteur and His Work

An Interesting Explaination of The Origins of Life

Reading Assignment Chapter 15 Pages 318-329

A Basic Description of Taxonomy

You Really Should Look at This One!! Ahem

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Weeks 29-30 Circulation

An excellent historical perspective of how science learned about the circulatory system.

A great summary of the circulatory system, including a discussion of heart defects and corrective surgeries.

A little introduction to the function of the circualtory system.

A very good discussion of all facets of the circulatory system including the heart, blood vessels and blood pressure.

Circulatory System Glossary Terms

A Good overview of the Pulmonary and Systemic circuits.

Web Page of The American Heart Association

Week 31 The Respiratory System

A Simple Overview of the Respiratory System.

A good introduction to the parts and fucnction of the respiratory system.

A list of links to a variety of sites describing various lung diseases.

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Respiratory System But Were Afraid To Ask.

Week 32 The Digestive System

A very good discussion of how the digestive system works.

An Excellent link to the Discovery Channel

Exam Review

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