USABO Course Resources

Animal Anatomy & Physiology – 25%

  • Endocrine System: Bozeman Science YouTube explains key components of the endocrine system.

  • Immune System: 38-slide overview from the National Cancer Institute explains the immune system.

  • Gastrointestinal System: General information on the digestive system.

  • Olfaction: Excellent overview for research on the sense of smell.

  • Taste Receptors: Detailed information on gustatory receptors.

Cell & Molecular Biology – 20%

Organelles

  • Cell Organelles: Basic descriptions of plant and animal cell organelles with diagrams.

  • Mitochondria: Structure and function overview; detailed coverage in B. Alberts’ The Cell.

  • Endoplasmic Reticulum: NIH resources on ER structure and function.

  • Golgi Apparatus: Animation and quizzes from WH Freeman.

  • Lysosomes: NIH animations and structural/function descriptions.

  • Chloroplasts: Diagrams and functional details; includes White Blood Cell example.

Cell Processes

  • Glycolysis: Step-by-step animated tutorials.

  • Cellular Metabolism & Fermentation: Tutorials on glycolysis, citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

  • Photosynthesis: Animated tutorials, including Calvin Cycle and electron transport.

  • Diffusion & Osmosis: McGraw Hill animations on diffusion and osmosis principles.

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Genetics & Evolution – 20%

Genetics

  • Gene Transcription & Translation: Interactive resources for understanding the genetic code.

  • Mutations: Resources from the University of Utah; exercises on Mendelian genetics (single, double, multiple crosses).

  • Hardy-Weinberg Principle: Online calculators for population genetics.

Evolution

  • Natural Selection & Adaptation: PBS WGBH videos and tutorials on evolutionary mechanisms.

  • Fitness & Selection: Kimball Biology resources on Drosophila melanogaster.

Plant Anatomy & Physiology – 15%

  • Plant Terminology: Illustrated glossary and printable PDFs.

  • Photosynthesis & Gas Exchange: Calvin Cycle animations and HHMI tutorials.

  • Water & Mineral Transport: Stem and root anatomy with diagrams and animations.

  • Growth & Development: Kimball Biology and Molecular Biology of the Cell resources.

  • Reproduction: Tutorials on asexual and sexual reproduction, including mosses, ferns, and flowering plants.

Ecology – 10%

  • Basic Concepts: Individual organisms as units of ecosystems.

  • Population Ecology: Resources from Maricopa Community College and US population ecology guides.

  • Communities & Ecosystems: USGS resources on terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems; Biosphere and Humans programs.

Behavior – 5%

  • General Concepts: Tinbergen’s Four Questions, applied animal behavior resources, and methodology tutorials.

  • Innate & Learned Behavior: Classical and operant conditioning examples; innate behavior tutorials from North Carolina State University.

  • Communication & Social Behavior: Resources on social behaviors in birds and mammals.

  • Foraging & Defense: Tutorials and images from WH Freeman and BioEd Online.

  • Mating Systems & Parental Care: Yale online courses and specific examples such as spider courtship dances.

  • Biological Rhythms: Activities and resources on circadian rhythms, including plant phototropism.

Biological Systems – 5%

  • General Reading: Articles like Walking on Water: Insect’s Secret Revealed.

  • Microorganisms: Resources on archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, and viruses.

  • Eukaryotes & Animalia: University resources including images, lectures, and taxonomy references.

  • Plant Kingdom: Botanical resources, species databases, and news articles.

  • Viruses & Lichens: Image databases, blogs, and morphological/ecological overviews.

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