TR3.5

Biology, Day 1

Houjun Liu 2021-09-27 Mon 12:00

1 So, let's do biology

What makes Biology different?

  • Less predictable
    • Less laws + more entropy
    • Changing systems
  • Different scales
  • Organisms
    • Different genius
    • Unique constitution
  • Wider range + more noticiable — on the "scale" of humans
  • Emergent properties over time, not static
  • Moving target of study

Biology is undergoing a serious revolution at the moment…

Now, let's explore some KBhBIO101PrinciplesofBio principles of Biology.

2 Course Aftercare

  • Luke De added to the Biology Team
    • Teaching 2 Bio classes
    • Fill time
  • Trip Sweeney

2.1 Class systems + structures

  • Class Canvas Page

    • Resources — textbooks, templates, and essential class information should probably read these!!
      • One book has an AP Biology focus
      • The other has a more holistic focus
      • Optional readings may be pulcked from both
      • Tip: download these
    • Luke's videos
      • Templates
      • Class expectations
      • Course structures
      • "The boring stuff"
    • One-on-one meetings: Friday tutorial
      • Do do these!
      • Meetings encouraged
      • Meetings allowed per-schedule bases during non-Fridays
    • Emails ~24 hrs
    • "Flipped learning" methods employed for instruction

    Video for next class: watch a video about WaTeR!