Course Description
Biology, the science of life, concentrates on the structure, function, distribution, adaptation, interactions, origins and evolution of living organisms, a grouping which encapsulates both plants and animals. Biology 101 will encompass the principles of biology that include the structure and function of the cell to the complexities of current Ecological issues. Topics will include: Methods of Biological Studies, Chemistry Fundamentals, Cell Biology, The Study of Genetics (Heredity and Molecular), Origin and Principles of Evolution, the Dynamics of Populations, Ecosystem Structures and other Ecology Topics.
This course is an excellent learning resource for the college or pre-college student. This logical and easy to understand class is divided into self-paced lessons, complimented with well-written text, diagrams, critical-thinking assignments and end of lesson review exams. This course is a wonderful, stand-alone resource covering all concepts in biology, and can also be used as a comprehensive review or a personalized tutor.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the study of biology.
- Define scientific method.
- Define characteristics of living things.
- Define the role of chemistry in biology.
- Describe chemistry basics.
- Summarize biochemistry and other bio-sciences.
- Recognize the comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures.
- Describe energy conversion in eukaryotic cells.
- Define Mendel's Laws and modern genetic terminology.
- Describe patterns of inheritance.
- Describe molecular genetics how DNA and RNA work.
- Determine why genes matter to you.
- Summarize study of the origins of life.
- Describe other considerations in the search of life.
- Summarize the development of an evolutionary principle.
- Describe how evolution works.
- Define speciation.
- Describe dynamics of population.
- Identify human population dynamics.
- Describe ecosystem structure.
- Define major ecosystems.
- Summarize biochemical cycles and succession.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
Introduction to the Study of Biology Assignment | 25 points |
Introduction to the Study of Biology Exam | 10 points |
Scientific Method Assignment | 25 points |
The Scientific Method Exam | 10 points |
Characteristics of Living Things Assignment | 25 points |
Characteristics of Living Things Exam | 10 points |
The Role of Chemistry in Biology Assignment | 25 points |
The Role of Chemistry in Biology Exam | 10 points |
Chemistry Basics Assignment | 25 points |
Chemistry Basics Exam | 10 points |
Biochemistry and other Bio-Sciences Assignment | 25 points |
Biochemistry and other Bio-Sciences Exam | 10 points |
Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structures Assignment | 25 points |
Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structures Exam | 10 points |
Thermodynamics Assignment | 25 points |
Energy Conversion in Eykaryotic Cells Exam | 10 points |
Mendel's Laws and Modern Genetic Terminology Assignment | 25 points |
Mendel's Laws and Modern Genetic Terminology Exam | 10 points |
Patterns of Inheritance Assignment | 25 points |
Patterns of Inheritance Exam | 10 points |
Molecular Genetics Assignment | 25 points |
Molecular Genetics Exam | 10 points |
How DNA and RNA Work Assignment | 25 points |
How DNA and RNA Work Exam | 10 points |
Why Genes Matter to You Assignment | 25 points |
Why Genes Matter to You Exam | 10 points |
The Origins of Life Assignment | 25 points |
Origins of Life Exam | 10 points |
Fundamentals of Life Origins Assignment | 25 points |
Fundamentals Exam | 10 points |
Other Origins of Life Theories Assignment | 25 points |
Other Considerations Exam | 10 points |
MidTerm Exam | 75 points |
The Development of an Evolutionary Principle Assignment | 25 points |
The Development of an Evolutionary Principle Exam | 10 points |
How Evolution Works Assignment | 25 points |
How Evolution Works Exam | 10 points |
Speciation Assignment | 25 points |
Speciation Exam | 10 points |
Evolutionary Concepts Assignment | 25 points |
Accompanying Evolutionary Concepts Exam | 10 points |
Modern Evolutionary Evidence Assignment | 25 points |
Modern Evidence for Evolution and Common Ancestry Exam | 10 points |
Process of Evolution Assignment | 25 points |
Why We're Here Today Exam | 10 points |
Dynamics of Population Assignment | 20 points |
Human Population Dynamics | 20 points |
Ecosystem Structure Assignment | 25 points |
Ecosystem Structure Exam | 10 points |
The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems Assignment | 25 points |
The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems Exam | 10 points |
Ecosystems Assignment | 25 points |
Major Ecosystems Exam | 10 points |
Biochemical Cycles Assignment | 25 points |
Biochemical Cycles Exam | 10 points |
Succession Assignment | 25 points |
Succession Exam | 10 points |
Other Topics in Ecology Assignment | 25 points |
Other Topics in Ecology Exam | 9 points |
Final Exam | 60 points |