Biology Overview for the semester: Weekly Schedule: Week 1: Learning about Learning about Biology (Scientific method and pedagogy reading) Week 2: Biology, The science of life, Matter, energy and life Week 3: Structures of life (cells) Week 4: Protein Synthesis (RNA/DNA) Week 5: Genetics (Mutation/Evolution) Week 6: Genetics (Mutation/Evolution) continued Week 7: Evolution and Diversity Week 8: Evolution of phenotypes and behaviors Week 9: Semester at Sea Project Begins Week 10: Plant anatomy and ecology Week 11: Animal Physiology Week 12: Semester at Sea field days Week 13: Animal Physiology continued Week 14: Genetics and Development Week 15: Ecology and Biomimicry Week 16: POLs and Final Exams