Welcome to Welcome to Biology Biology Room A101 Mrs. O’Hara Please have a seat
Sep 01, 2014
Welcome to BiologyWelcome to BiologyRoom A101Mrs. O’HaraPlease have a seat
Branches of Branches of BiologyBiology
The Molecular LevelThe Molecular LevelStudy the molecular
units of life.
The Molecular LevelThe Molecular LevelStudy the molecular
units of life.– Investigate the
workings of DNA.
The Molecular LevelThe Molecular LevelStudy the molecular
units of life.– Investigate the
structure of DNA.– Study basic organic
molecules (protein, fat, carbohydrate…)
The Molecular LevelThe Molecular LevelStudy the molecular
units of life.
– Investigate DNA.– Study basic organic
molecules (protein, fat, carbohydrate…)
Example: studies the drugs on DNA.
The Cellular LevelThe Cellular LevelStudies cells.
The Cellular LevelThe Cellular LevelStudies cells.
– Studies how cells divide
The Cellular LevelThe Cellular LevelStudies cells.
– how cells divide– structure and function
of a cell
The Cellular LevelThe Cellular LevelStudies cells.
– Studies how cells divide
– Studies the structure and function of a cell
Example:what happens to cancer
cells exposed to tobacco.
The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular LevelStudies Multicellular
Organisms.
Zoologists set up bat traps
The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular LevelStudies Multicellular
Organisms.– Animal behavior
Zoologists set up bat traps
The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular LevelStudies Multicellular
Organisms.– Animal Anatomy– Plant Physiology.
Zoologists set up bat traps
The Multicellular LevelThe Multicellular LevelStudies
Multicellular Organisms.– Animal behavior– Plant and animal
structure and function.
Example:How do roses
reproduce.Zoologists set up bat traps
The Population LevelThe Population LevelStudies groups of
organisms.
Zoologists set up bat traps
The Population LevelThe Population LevelStudies groups of
organisms.– How does a population
interact with the environment.
Zoologists set up bat traps
The Population LevelThe Population LevelStudies groups of
organisms.– How does a population
interact with the environment.
– What is the effect of humans on nearby life.
Zoologists set up bat traps
The Population LevelThe Population LevelStudies groups of
organisms.– How does a population
interact – What is the effect of humans
on nearby life.
Example:How does bees communicate?
Zoologists set up bat traps
The Global LevelThe Global LevelStudy organisms and
the environment on a global scale.
The Global LevelThe Global LevelStudy organisms and
the environment on a global scale.Example:How does global warming
effect the number of species worldwide?
The Global LevelThe Global Level
Name That Level of Name That Level of Biology!!Biology!!
Studies a pride of lions over Studies a pride of lions over mating seasonmating season
Studies a pride of lions over Studies a pride of lions over mating seasonmating season
Population Level
Which chemical works best Which chemical works best to block the hormones.to block the hormones.
Which chemical works best Which chemical works best to block hormones.to block hormones.
Molecular Level
Which chemical works best Which chemical works best to block hormones.to block hormones.
Molecular Level
How does a cell remove How does a cell remove respiratory wastesrespiratory wastes
How does a cell remove How does a cell remove respiratory wastesrespiratory wastes
Cellular Level
Student HandoutStudent Handout
Branches of Biology Handout
Branch Description What is studied? Real World Examples
Branches of Biology