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BIOL 1710: Biology for Science Majors I

Resources to prepare you for a college-level biology course and to supplement the topics covered in your course.

Evolution in the News

The news stories bring you some of the latest developments in the study of evolution.

Time in a Bottle: Scientists Watch Evolution Unfold over 40,000 Generations
Scientists at Michigan State University tracked adaptation and genetic mutation in E. coli.

Scientific Inquiry in the News

Toilet Training Methods Not Responsible for Differences in Volume of Urinary Accidents
The scientific method was applied to set the record straight on toilet training methods. An article from ScienceDaily.com.

JoVE Videos

Evolution in Media

The media below demonstrate different aspects of the process of evolution.

Dog Breeding
Today's dogs evolved from the wolf, with the help of humans selecting particular traits. This 1:52 minute video was produced by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Scientific Inquiry in Media

The media below explain two types of scientific inquiry: discovery science and hypothesis-based science.

How Simple Ideas Lead to Scientific Discoveries
A 7:32 minute video about 3 scientists who asked simple questions that led to huge discoveries. Produced by TEDEducation.
Hanny's Voorwerp, on "The Sky at Night"
The Galaxy Zoo project is an example of discovery science with citizen participation. In this 3:40 minute video, the organizers of the project and discoverer of Hanny's Voorwerp are interviewed.

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