BIOL 3 Biology Matters Marquette

Core Curriculum Review Committee Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. AMU 254 Approved Minutes Members Present: Drs. Courtright, Laatsch, Grahn, Hathaway, Lough, Byleen, Lueger, Ksobiech, Vater, Eckman, Ropella, Snow, Fr. Laurance, SJ, Mr.

CHAPTER 12: MEIOSIS A. Intro 1. Gametes: eggs and sperm (contain 2 chromosomes) 2. Somatic cells: nonreproductive cells (contain 4 chromosomes) 3. Zygote: a single cell produced from the fusion of gametes a) Contains 2 copies of each chromosome 4. Fe

CHAPTER 45: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Neural Organization: -3 types of neurons: 1) Sensory neurons (afferent neurons): carry impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system (CNS): which is composed of the brain and spinal chord 2) Motor neuron

CHAPTER 46: SENSORY SYSTEMS 3 classes of environmental stimuli: 1. Mechanoreceptors: stimulated by mechanical forces Ex. Pressure, Gravity, Sound, Touch, Vibration 2. Chemoreceptors: stimulated by chemicals Ex. Taste Smell, Humidity 3. Photoreceptors

Midterm Curves: A-84 AB-81 B-78 BC-74 C-70 Exam 3 Curves: A-82. B-72. Final Exam Curves (estimate): A-71.AB 69.B -64.BC-62 27 August 2007 Active Learning As students, we must be engaged in our own learning as the magnitude and significance of each i

CHAPTER 49: HOMEOSTASIS THE NEED TO MAINTAIN HOMEOSTASIS: Homeostasis: the dynamic constancy of the internal environment -most of the regulatory mechanisms of the vertebrae body that are not devoted to reproduction are concerned with maintaining home

CHAPTER 56: THE BIOSPHERE 8 major biome categories: I. Tropical rain forest a. 140-450 cm of rain per year b. Contain at least half of the earth\'s species of terrestrial plants and animals II. Savanna a. Dry climates that border the tropics b. The wo