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University of Colorado Boulder - The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics 

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  • In this course, we will explore the smaller side of biology: molecular biology. We?ll cover basic topics including cell biology and how cells can go ?rogue? and turn into cancer, how energy from the sun is transferred to fuel our bodies, basics of genetics and inheritance, and genetic technologies. At the end of this course, we will discuss ethical and moral implications of several exciting and new genetic technologies.

The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics
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Curriculum

Cells Gone Wild: Cancer

Course 2 Introduction

What can you do with a cell?

Cancer

Basics of Cell Biology

Energy: From The Sun to Your Granola Bar

Plants and energy transfer

How do cells use glucose?

Glucose and Fueling our Bodies

Module 2

Mom Genes: DNA, Genetics, and Parenthood

Who was Rosalind Franklin?

Central Dogma

Mendel was Lucky

TED-ED video

Mutations

Genetics Quiz

Oh, Brave New World

Introduction

Part 1: Genetically Modified Organisms

Part 2: Genetically Modified Organisms

Genetic Technologies in the News: CRISPR, PDG, De-extinction, Three-parent babies

Gene Sequencing

TED-ED video

GMO TED-ED video

Biology Everywhere Post-Assessment

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    May 25, 2024
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