The Atlas of Comparative Anatomy began as a class project at SUNY …
The Atlas of Comparative Anatomy began as a class project at SUNY Oneonta in 2017 because of the lack of a comprehensive freely-accessible photographic atlas. The majority of entries in this atlas were produced by students including dissection, photography, and identification. It is a work in progress, but we hope that students of anatomy find this a useful tool for studying anatomy outside of the lab.
The authors are interested in learning who adopts this tool for their course. If you do, please email Dr. Kristen Roosa at Kristen.Roosa@oneonta.edu.
PDF version available: https://dspace.sunyconnect.suny.edu/handle/1951/71276
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the basis of the resting membrane potential Explain the stages of an action potential and how action potentials are propagated Explain the similarities and differences between chemical and electrical synapses Describe long-term potentiation and long-term depression
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
List and describe the functions of the structural components of a neuron List and describe the four main types of neurons Compare the functions of different types of glial cells
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the spinal cord, cerebral lobes, and other brain areas on a diagram of the brain Describe the basic functions of the spinal cord, cerebral lobes, and other brain areas
By the end of this section, you will be able to do …
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the organization and functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems Describe the organization and function of the sensory-somatic nervous system
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is …
Biology is designed for multi-semester biology courses for science majors. It is grounded on an evolutionary basis and includes exciting features that highlight careers in the biological sciences and everyday applications of the concepts at hand. To meet the needs of today’s instructors and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. Instructors can customize the book, adapting it to the approach that works best in their classroom. Biology also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
Survey of principles underlying the structure and function of the nervous system, …
Survey of principles underlying the structure and function of the nervous system, integrating molecular, cellular, and systems approaches. Topics: development of the nervous system and its connections, cell biology or neurons, neurotransmitters and synaptic transmission, sensory systems of the brain, the neuroendocrine system, the motor system, higher cortical functions, behavioral and cellular analyses of learning and memory. First half of an intensive two-term survey of brain and behavioral studies for first-year graduate students. Open to graduate students in other departments, with permission of instructor.
This course serves as an introduction to the structure and function of …
This course serves as an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the cellular properties of neurons and other excitable cells. Topics covered include the structure and biophysical properties of excitable cells, synaptic transmission, neurochemistry, neurodevelopment, and the integration of information in simple systems and the visual system.
This course will provide the student with an overview of the body …
This course will provide the student with an overview of the body from a systemic perspective. Each unit will focus on one system, or network of organs that work together to perform a particular function. At the end of this course, the student will review the ways in which the systems overlap, as well as discuss current body imaging techniques and learn how to correctly interpret the images in order to put our newly-gained anatomical knowledge to practical use. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: identify gross and microscopic anatomy and explain interactions of the major organ systems in the human body; perform and analyze experiments in human anatomy (virtual); use language necessary to appropriately describe human anatomy; explain and identify how structure and function complement each other; describe how anatomy relates to medical situations in healthy and diseased states. (Biology 302)
This textbook has been created with several goals in mind: accessibility, customization, …
This textbook has been created with several goals in mind: accessibility, customization, and student engagement—all while encouraging students toward high levels of academic scholarship. Students will find that this textbook offers a strong introduction to human biology in an accessible format.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Biology and the Scientific Method Chapter 2: Chemistry and Life Chapter 3: Cells Chapter 4: DNA and Gene Expression Chapter 5: Digestive System Chapter 6: Energy Considerations Chapter 7: Blood Chapter 8: Heart Chapter 9: Blood Vessels Chapter 10: Respiratory System Chapter 11: Hormones Chapter 12: Urinary System Chapter 13: Mitosis and Meiosis Chapter 14: Reproductive Systems Chapter 15: Skeletal System Chapter 16: Muscles and Movement Chapter 17: Nervous System Chapter 18: Special Senses Chapter 19: Immune System
The hypothalamus is a small area in the ventral diencephalon of the …
The hypothalamus is a small area in the ventral diencephalon of the forebrain, in the floor of the third ventricle, and is a functional link between the nervous and endocrine systems.
The MIT Biology Department core courses, 7.012, 7.013, and 7.014, all cover …
The MIT Biology Department core courses, 7.012, 7.013, and 7.014, all cover the same core material, which includes the fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Biological function at the molecular level is particularly emphasized and covers the structure and regulation of genes, as well as, the structure and synthesis of proteins, how these molecules are integrated into cells, and how these cells are integrated into multicellular systems and organisms. In addition, each version of the subject has its own distinctive material.
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology. It …
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of psychology. It begins with a short overview of the discipline's development and principal methodologies. The subsequent units are arranged around broad areas of research, including emotion, development, memory, and psychopathology. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the steps of the scientific method and explain how this method applies to psychological research methodology and statistical analyses; Demonstrate an understanding of the general history of the field; Explain the nature versus nurture argument and the current status of thinking regarding gene-environment interaction; Identify the basic components and mechanisms of the major biological systems often studied in psychology; Demonstrate an understanding of the basic findings within a variety of areas of psychology, including sensation and perception, memory and learning, development, social psychology, and psychopathology. (Psychology 101)
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