Course Syllabus

 

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
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • 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
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