What is Biology Bio = Bio =LIFE ology = ology = the study of the study of Biology is the study of living things and their interactions with the environment. Why must we add environment? Living things are never in isolation Biology umbrella term.. Biochemistry:Botany:Cytology:Physiology:Genetics:Evolution: Biological molecules needed for life Plant structure and functions Cell structures and their functions Functions of tissues, organs and organ systems and HOW they work Mechanisms of heredity- including its molecular machinery DNA and its observable consequences Mechanisms by which populations change over time As Biologists we will get good at OBSERVING Count the number of Fs in the following text Finished files are the re- sult of years of scientif- ic study combined with the experience of years How many? Three? Read again. Finished files are the re- sult of years of scientif- ic study combined with the experience of years There are 6 What is the reasoning? The brain does not process of How good of an observer were you?? How good of an observer were you?? There are 2 types of observations 1- Quantitative 2- Qualitative Involves numbers like QUANTITY measuring or counting Involves characteristics, or an interpretation based on prior experience color, big, pretty etc. Qualitative data: blue/green color, gold frame blue/green color, gold frame smells old and musty smells old and musty texture shows brush strokes of oil paint texture shows brush strokes of oil paint peaceful scene of the country peaceful scene of the country masterful brush strokes masterful brush strokes Quantitative data: picture is 10" by 14" picture is 10" by 14" with frame 14" by 18" with frame 14" by 18" weighs 8.5 pounds weighs 8.5 pounds surface area of painting is 140 sq. in. surface area of painting is 140 sq. in. cost $300 cost $300 Qualitative data: Qualitative data: robust aroma robust aroma frothy appearance frothy appearance strong taste strong taste burgundy cup burgundy cup Quantitative data: Quantitative data: 12 ounces of latte 12 ounces of latte serving temperature 150 F. serving temperature 150 F. serving cup 7 inches in height serving cup 7 inches in height cost $4.95 cost $4.95 Observations It has red spots. It has red spots. It has yellow on it. It has yellow on it. It feels rough It feels rough It feels light. It feels light. It smells bad. It smells bad. It doesn't make a sound unless It doesn't make a sound unless you move it. you move it. It's round It's round It's squishy. It's squishy. Inference I think it's a hacky sack. I think it's a hacky sack. It's used to play with. It's used to play with. It must be a ball. It must be a ball. It's a soccer ball. It's a soccer ball. It's a toy. It's a toy. Biological Drawings When you draw, you will see things differently in this class. When you draw, you will see things differently in this class. I am much more interested in your ability to SEE than your ability to draw. I am much more interested in your ability to SEE than your ability to draw. I truly believe that by drawing, you see better! I truly believe that by drawing, you see better! Leonardo daVinci Studied nature and anatomy and is one of the most famous individuals known for his biological drawings!