Below are links to copies of PowerPoint notes that correspond to the topics covered in this course.  These correspond closely to the book and indicate the concepts that I consider most important. I do not intend to cover all the material in these notes in class, but, just as you are responsible for reading the book, you are responsible for understanding the content of these notes.  They will be an integral part of helping you understand the key concepts of this course.

1. Introductions
2. What is Biology? pdf
3. Where did the idea of evolution come from, and how does it help us understand biology? pdf
4. How do offspring inherit the characteristics of their parents? pdf
5. What are organisms made of and what is their basic structure? pdf
6. Where are genes located, and how are they transmitted between generations? pdf
7. What are genes, how are genes expressed as characteristics of individuals, and how can we apply the theory of genetic expression? pdf
8. How is our understanding of molecular biology applied to recombine and clone genes? pdf
9. How can we use biotechnology to analyze DNA and to solve a variety of medical, forensic, environmental and agricultural problems pdf
10. How do characteristics of organisms vary?  What are the mechanisms of evolution? pdf
11. What are the patterns of diversity that result from evolution? pdf