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, 21 min
- Lessons 7
- Exercises 39
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43 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEScience lesson 1Free6 CQ
What’s the significance of a human tailbone? Allow Craig Savage to blow your mind with evidence for evolution backed by evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin.
with Craig SavageWhat’s the significance of a human tailbone? Allow Craig Savage to blow your mind with evidence for evolution backed by evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin.
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11 minBiology lesson 26 CQ
Darwin combined truths of geology, economics, and biology to form his theory of natural selection. But did you know he wasn’t the first to consider evolution?
with Craig SavageDarwin combined truths of geology, economics, and biology to form his theory of natural selection. But did you know he wasn’t the first to consider evolution?
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7 minBiology lesson 34 CQ
Natural selection explains how evolution occurs, but it can also explain why certain organisms (like sharks and crocodiles) haven’t changed in millennia.
with Craig SavageNatural selection explains how evolution occurs, but it can also explain why certain organisms (like sharks and crocodiles) haven’t changed in millennia.
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13 minBiology lesson 47 CQ
Evolution occurs over millions of years, so how do new species emerge? Time is only one factor— the second factor is reproductive isolation.
with Craig SavageEvolution occurs over millions of years, so how do new species emerge? Time is only one factor— the second factor is reproductive isolation.
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11 minBiology lesson 56 CQ
Do you know how genetic variation takes place? Learn how the genetic material of an entire species changes (hint: it happens in populations, not individuals).
with Craig SavageDo you know how genetic variation takes place? Learn how the genetic material of an entire species changes (hint: it happens in populations, not individuals).
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11 minBiology lesson 66 CQ
Now that you know what the Hardy-Weinberg principle is, learn how violations of the principle lead to genetic changes within a specific population.
with Craig SavageNow that you know what the Hardy-Weinberg principle is, learn how violations of the principle lead to genetic changes within a specific population.
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15 minBiology lesson 78 CQ
Where and how did life on earth originate? Learn about the hypothesis of chemical evolution - in which organic compounds formed from the primordial sea.
with Craig SavageWhere and how did life on earth originate? Learn about the hypothesis of chemical evolution - in which organic compounds formed from the primordial sea.
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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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880 min8-part Biology course43 CQ
DNA is a complex molecule that serves as the foundation for all living organisms, and in this course with biology teacher Craig Savage, learn about the function, composition, and structure of DNA!
with Craig SavageDNA is a complex molecule that serves as the foundation for all living organisms, and in this course with biology teacher Craig Savage, learn about the function, composition, and structure of DNA!
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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.