Tuning the Engine: Why We Chose Codon

This week on BIOL1070: Under The Hood, Tim & Dan discuss the decision to introduce Codon as a key learning tool for the course. But before we hit the gas on that discussion, they take a pit stop in The Prof's Archive, reminiscing about the textbooks they used in undergrad.

Then, we shift into high gear with The Central Dogma, breaking down why Codon made it into BIOL1070 this year—what makes it different, how it fits into the course, and what they hope students get out of it.

Finally, in the Slido Spotlight, we take a detour into de-extinction: Is bringing back woolly mammoths really a good idea?

📚 00:00 – The Profs’ Archive (Textbooks from Tim & Dan’s Undergrad)

🧬 07:04 – The Central Dogma (Why Codon?)

❓ 38:23 – Slido Spotlight (Should We Bring Back Woolly Mammoths?)

Buckle up—it’s going to be a fun ride! 🚘