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5.25.07

 

-The solutions for the final exam are now posted. The stats are as following:

Mean - 149

Std Dev - 19

200 - 162
A
161-141
B
140-124
C
123-88
D
88 and below
F

 

-Two of the questions (#1 and #4) on your exam were written based on scientific articles that were published during this academic year. There are links to those articles in the "7.014 in the News" chart. Additionally, TWO articles about Roundup (glyphosphate) and Genetically Modified Foods appeared in the journal "Science" TODAY! Links to those articles are also provided.

-If you need to know your final grade in the course before you receive your grades, you can e-mail Robyn after next Wednesday.

-Have a great summer!

 

 

 7.014 in the News
Short Description Link to Article
The decline of the great sharks
An inhibitor of glycolysis prevents epilepsy

article

short review of the original article

Glyphosphate

Thoughts on the Oceanic Conveyor Belt

article

 

Questions on this site or on the class?
Please contact Robyn Tanny, course instructor, at ret [at] mit.edu
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Course Faculty
Prof. Graham Walker
Prof. Sallie (Penny) Chisholm

Dr. Robyn Tanny, Instructor

Course Schedule
Lectures:
Recitations: 2/week required
, as assigned by Registrar

 

 

7.014 is one of three Introductory Biology classes.
Please see the 7.01x page for more information.

Questions on this site?
Please contact the Biology Courses Web Office.

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Course Description

Academic Year 2006-07: Spring 2007

 

The fundamental principles of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology.

The core material focuses on function at a molecular level: the structure and regulation of genes, and the structure and synthesis of proteins; how these molecules are integrated into cells; and how cells are integrated into multicellular systems and organisms.

In addition, 7.014 is about the application of the fundamental principles toward an understanding of microorganisms as geochemical agents responsible for the evolution and renewal of the biosphere and of their role in human health and disease.