Web reading Biology367
Here are links to the web readings. Remember to check your syllabus each week, since not all weeks are shown here and any given week there may also be readings in the texts (Garrett, Mims or "Arousing the Fury") and/or readings on e-reserve.
Week of 9/4
For Monday:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and National Cancer Institute (2003) “Understanding the Immune System: How It Works" NIH Publication #03-5423 pp. 1-28.
For Tues/Thurs:
University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center Website: The Basics and Beyond
Sections to read:
- Tour of the Basics
- What is DNA?
- What is a Gene?
- What is a Protein?
- From DNA to protein
- Build a DNA molecule
- Transcribe and Translate a Gene
Week of 9/18
Special Pathogens Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005) "Questions and Answers about Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever."
Week of 9/25
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006) "Key Facts about Influenza and the Influenza Vaccine"
Week of 10/2
Wright, L., Scientific American (2003) "To Vanquish a Virus"
Week of 10/16
Quill Graphics, CELLS Alive! (2003) "Human Immunodeficiency Infection: Overview and step-by-step animation"
Week of 11/13
Karow, J., Scientific American (2000) "Battling Lyme Disease"
Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control (2007) "CDC Lyme Disease Home Page"