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Bis2A is the first quarter of a three quarter series at the University of California, Davis. The purpose of the Bis2 series is really two-fold. First, to provide a broad introduction to all aspects of biology for the biology major and related fields. The second is to prepare our students for the upper division biology core classes consisting of Bis101 (genetics and genomics), Bis102-103 or Bis105 (biochemistry)and Bis104 (cell biology). Bis2A specifically covers the foundations of biology, from atoms to cells. We will be taking a two track approach in this class. The first is from a evolutionary perspective: were did we come from and how did things get so complicated. The second from a "Design Challenge" perspective: How do we build it. The point of this text is to familiarize yourself with the background material. Read the modules, answer the various questions and then be prepared to come to class and discuss your answers and your questions. Text is 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 instruction and students, some content has been strategically condensed while maintaining the overall scope and coverage of traditional texts for this course. The text also includes an innovative art program that incorporates critical thinking and clicker questions to help students understand—and apply—key concepts.

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Source:  OpenStax, Introduction to bis2a: modules 0.0 to 1.2. OpenStax CNX. Jun 15, 2015 Download for free at https://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11825/1.1
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