Course Overview
Teacher
A 1994 neuroscience graduate from Duke University, Craig Savage chose to share his love of biology and psychology as a teacher. For almost 20 years, he has taught Advanced Placement Biology and Psychology in independent schools in Atlanta, GA. and... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 20 min
- Lessons 8
- Exercises 56
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43 CQ
8 Lessons in This Course
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11 minFREEBiology lesson 1Free6 CQ
Learn how scientists discovered DNA and determined its function, composition, and structure - and how they experimented with cloning Dolly the sheep!
with Craig SavageLearn how scientists discovered DNA and determined its function, composition, and structure - and how they experimented with cloning Dolly the sheep!
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9 minBiology lesson 25 CQ
Learn how nucleotides combine to form the double helix structure of DNA - the complex molecule that serves as the foundation for all living organisms.
with Craig SavageLearn how nucleotides combine to form the double helix structure of DNA - the complex molecule that serves as the foundation for all living organisms.
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13 minBiology lesson 37 CQ
What is DNA replication? Learn how nucleotides bind to form new strands of DNA - creating a replica (or identical copy) of a cell’s genetic material.
with Craig SavageWhat is DNA replication? Learn how nucleotides bind to form new strands of DNA - creating a replica (or identical copy) of a cell’s genetic material.
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13 minBiology lesson 47 CQ
Confused about the relationship of DNA to RNA, or RNA to a specific amino acid? Sit back, relax, and brush up on the basics of RNA and protein synthesis.
with Craig SavageConfused about the relationship of DNA to RNA, or RNA to a specific amino acid? Sit back, relax, and brush up on the basics of RNA and protein synthesis.
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6 minBiology lesson 54 CQ
In this second installment in the biology series on RNA, learn about the first stage of protein synthesis: the four-step process of transcription.
with Craig SavageIn this second installment in the biology series on RNA, learn about the first stage of protein synthesis: the four-step process of transcription.
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6 minBiology lesson 64 CQ
Build on material covered in previous RNA tutorials to understand the role of peptide bonds and polysomes in the second phase of protein synthesis: translation.
with Craig SavageBuild on material covered in previous RNA tutorials to understand the role of peptide bonds and polysomes in the second phase of protein synthesis: translation.
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11 minBiology lesson 76 CQ
How can liver and blood cells have the same DNA but different functions? Learn how organisms use two methods of gene control to differentiate cells.
with Craig SavageHow can liver and blood cells have the same DNA but different functions? Learn how organisms use two methods of gene control to differentiate cells.
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7 minBiology lesson 84 CQ
Learn how prokaryotic cells (such as bacteria) use operons and other molecules to regulate gene expression and maintain the cell’s homeostasis.
with Craig SavageLearn how prokaryotic cells (such as bacteria) use operons and other molecules to regulate gene expression and maintain the cell’s homeostasis.
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553 min5-part Biology course29 CQ
Plants are able to take sunshine and water and create glucose to fuel their growth. The miraculous process by which this happens is called photosynthesis. Learn all about it in this biology course!
with Craig SavagePlants are able to take sunshine and water and create glucose to fuel their growth. The miraculous process by which this happens is called photosynthesis. Learn all about it in this biology course!
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434 min4-part Biology course19 CQ
How is glucose broken down inside cells to be used as energy? Cellular respiration! Whether you are a biology student that needs to ace a final, or you need a bio refresher, this is the ideal course.
with Craig SavageHow is glucose broken down inside cells to be used as energy? Cellular respiration! Whether you are a biology student that needs to ace a final, or you need a bio refresher, this is the ideal course.
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781 min7-part Biology course43 CQ
Why in the world do snakes have hipbones? Charles Darwin sure has an answer! In this exciting biology course, follow along with Craig Savage and learn about natural selection and evolution.
with Craig SavageWhy in the world do snakes have hipbones? Charles Darwin sure has an answer! In this exciting biology course, follow along with Craig Savage and learn about natural selection and evolution.
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561 min5-part Biology course33 CQ
To what extent do genes determine how an organism looks or behaves? In this course, learn the basics of genetics, from Mendelian inheritance to genetic mutations, heredity, and sex-linked traits.
with Craig SavageTo what extent do genes determine how an organism looks or behaves? In this course, learn the basics of genetics, from Mendelian inheritance to genetic mutations, heredity, and sex-linked traits.
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524 min5-part Science course14 CQ
Volcanoes are one of the many fascinating geomorphic forces that shape our planet. Learn about the types of volcanic rock and the impact of volcanic eruptions in this earth science course.
with Darron GedgeVolcanoes are one of the many fascinating geomorphic forces that shape our planet. Learn about the types of volcanic rock and the impact of volcanic eruptions in this earth science course.
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15165 min15-part Physics course92 CQ
Physics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
with Es EinsteiniumPhysics: it's what makes us who we are—and it's how we interact with the world. This course explains in detail all you need to know about modern physics concepts, from the big bang to black holes.
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1152 min11-part Science course33 CQ
When you look up into the sky, do you ever wonder about the other planets that orbit around the Sun? This course explores our Solar System, from Mercury to the distant ice giants.
with AstronomicWhen you look up into the sky, do you ever wonder about the other planets that orbit around the Sun? This course explores our Solar System, from Mercury to the distant ice giants.
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22144 min22-part Biology course83 CQ
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
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46342 min46-part Chemistry course196 CQ
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
Organic chemistry can be complex and difficult to learn. Professor Dave makes learning organic chemistry easy with this comprehensive course that explains the basics in a structured and linear way!
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553 min5-part Biology course29 CQ
Plants are able to take sunshine and water and create glucose to fuel their growth. The miraculous process by which this happens is called photosynthesis. Learn all about it in this biology course!
with Craig SavagePlants are able to take sunshine and water and create glucose to fuel their growth. The miraculous process by which this happens is called photosynthesis. Learn all about it in this biology course!
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781 min7-part Biology course43 CQ
Why in the world do snakes have hipbones? Charles Darwin sure has an answer! In this exciting biology course, follow along with Craig Savage and learn about natural selection and evolution.
with Craig SavageWhy in the world do snakes have hipbones? Charles Darwin sure has an answer! In this exciting biology course, follow along with Craig Savage and learn about natural selection and evolution.
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325 min3-part Biology course14 CQ
Preparing for the AP Biology exam? In this three-part course, get clear explanations of Darwinian evolution by natural selection, modern evolutionary theory, and the history of life on Earth.
with Bleier BiologyPreparing for the AP Biology exam? In this three-part course, get clear explanations of Darwinian evolution by natural selection, modern evolutionary theory, and the history of life on Earth.
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22144 min22-part Biology course83 CQ
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
Biochemistry allows us to understand the large biomolecules that run every living organism. Do you want to learn about nutrition? Metabolism? Medicine and general health? This is the course for you!
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63 minFREEBiology courseFree20 CQ
Join conservation biologist Paul Ehrlich to explore the world's ecology, including topics like climate disruption, overpopulation, and conservation methods.
with Paul EhrlichJoin conservation biologist Paul Ehrlich to explore the world's ecology, including topics like climate disruption, overpopulation, and conservation methods.