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Biology

This introductory college-level Biology course tests the student’s knowledge and understanding of fundamental biology topics, including the scientific method, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution.

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9 Modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Introduction level
Recommended experience

Flexible Schedule
144 hrs, 16 hrs/wk

This introductory college-level Biology course tests the student’s knowledge and understanding of fundamental biology topics, including the scientific method, cell structure and function, genetics, and evolution. Other key biology topics, such as biological chemistry, cellular metabolism, molecular biology, comparative animal biology, introductory microbiology, plant anatomy and physiology, and general principles of ecology will be introduced as well.  

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Writing and Communication Skills

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Research and Information Literacy

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Assessments

17 assessments

Taught in English

Taught in English

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize, interpret, and apply major biological topics, including those in cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and evolution.
  • Differentiate the steps of the scientific method and show how it is applied in biological sciences.
  • Interpret historical events and experiments that contributed to our current understanding of biological sciences.
  • Identify and define key facts, principles, processes, and theories in biology.
  • Distinguish the interrelationships between different subjects within biology, including cellular biology, chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, botany, comparative animal biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

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There are 9 modules in this course

Readings come from:
Biology, 14th Edition (2024 Release), by Mader, Sylvia, McGraw-Hill Education. [Available in your Canvas course via McGraw Hill Connect]

  • Reading: Chapters 1-8
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 4

  • Reading: Chapters 9-14
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 3

  • Reading: (please follow this order) Chapters 31, 39, 35, 34, 36-38
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 3

  • Reading: Chapters 32, 33, 40-42
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 2

  • Reading: Chapters 15-19
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 2

  • Reading: Chapters 20-27
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 3

  • Reading: Chapters 28-30, 43
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 3

  • Reading: Chapters 44-47
  • Assessments: 1 Assignment and 1 Quiz
  • Lecture Videos: 3

Assessment: Final Exam

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