BIO 1130 Lecture : Key words

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Biology
• Course: BIO 1130
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Age of sand: concept from a douglas adams speech. There are 4 ages of sand: 1st age: telescope (1608). Sand in the form of glass - representing the lenses of a telescope which allowed humankind to observe the universe and the planets of our solar system. Say whaat: 2nd age: microscope (1670"s) sand in the form of microscopic lenses - allowing humankind to observe the tiny formations that make up life. Led to a detailed analysis of the cell (the basis of all living things): 3rd age: silica based computer chip (1960"s) providing humankind with the computational skills necessary to input and analyze data to a greater extent. Provides mathematic models of biological systems, ecosystem structures, and even unravels evolutionary history of organisms: 4th age: fiber optics (1980"s). Sand in the form of glass in fiber optic cables - allowing the transmission and exposure of huge amounts of data travelling the world at lightning speed.