Free Will

In the final chapter of Genome, Ridley explains the conflict between free will and genetic determinism.  Free will is the mind of an individual that controls all of their action through the conscious, experience, and knowledge from their mind. However in genetic determinism, all actions made by organisms are planned and predetermined by the genes that are coded in their chromosome. Ridley uses the example if using child abusers. Ridley notes that children often caused troubles and the penalty is that the parents punish them, thus making them learn to never do that ever again. Free will may not be able to control everything but it is a major part in the events that occur in the lives of each and every individual.

Post Biology AP Exam Comments

I was totally not ready for the AP exam on May the 14th. I had too much school work and had to fill out worksheets for the notebook. My view of studying was completing my online work and working on my lab journal. I spent more time on working on my class works and/or homework for biology then studying from my notes and book. I decided to sign up for AP Biology in the beginning of the year because I wanted to be a marine biologist, but I had a problem debating over my career as a marine biologist and a U.S. History teacher. I took AP U.S. History on my junior year and I had enjoyed the subject more then I had expected. I took AP bio and I learned that I am not very good dealing with molecules, ions, chains of sugar, and phases. I had trouble remembering the phases of the Calvin Cycle, reading molecule chains, and Photosynthesis. I feel like that the online labs are not as good for learning both visually and by reading the steps. I prefer doings labs that are in front of me because it is much easier to handle and if I get stuck I could get help right away. What I do seem to have learned a lot from are the study packets that has bold words and diagrams that have labels. I really liked you going over the power points and doing notes along the way. Subjects I did enjoy learning about is evolution and the diversity of plants. Those chapters are the best for me to understand because there were many pictures and diagrams.