Miller and Levine Biology ©2010: A Biology Curriculum by Pearson

Table of Contents

Unit 1 The Nature of Life

1. The Science of Biology
2. The Chemistry of Life

Unit 2 Ecology

3. The Biosphere
4. Ecosystems and Communities
5. Populations
6. Humans in the Biosphere

 Unit 3 Cells

7. Cell Structure and Function
8. Photosynthesis
9. Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
10. Cell Growth and Division

Unit 4 Genetics

11. Introduction to Genetics
12. DNA
13. RNA and Protein Synthesis
14. Human Heredity
15. Genetic Engineering

Unit 5 Evolution

16. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
17. Evolution of Populations
18. Classification
19. History of Life

Unit 6 From Microorganisms to Plants

20. Viruses and Prokaryotes
21. “Protists” and Fungi
22. Introduction to Plants
23. Plant Structure and Function
24. Plant Reproduction and Response

Unit 7 Animals

25. Introduction to Animals
26. Animal Evolution and Diversity
27. Animal Systems I
28. Animal Systems II
29. Animal Behavior

Unit 8 The Human Body

30. Digestive and Excretory Systems
31. Nervous System
32. Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems
33. Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
34. Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
35. Immune System and Disease

Diversity of Life: A Visual Guide