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BIOLOGY 1003 College CreditsACE & NCCRS Recommended

Intro toBiology 1

Life science starts here. Cells, genetics, evolution, and the core concepts that explain how living systems work at every scale.

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Self-Paced · Final Exam · ACE & NCCRS Recommended

What You'll Learn

A full semester of intro to biology 1 — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Be Able to Do

  • Recognize the hierarchical organization of life and describe key characteristics of living organisms to establish a foundation in biological science
  • Explain the structure and function of biological macromolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
  • Apply the scientific method to design experiments and investigate biological processes and phenomena
  • Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, analyzing their structural differences and functional adaptations
  • Create models of cellular processes such as cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and the cell cycle, and evaluate ethical considerations related to modern biological technologies like genetic engineering and conservation

Topics Covered

Major Course Topics

  • The study of life & scientific method
  • Chemical foundations of life
  • Biological macromolecules
  • Cell structure & function
  • Plasma membrane & transport
  • Metabolism, ATP & enzymes
  • Cellular respiration & photosynthesis
  • Cell communication & reproduction
  • Fundamentals of genetics
  • Modern understandings of inheritance
  • DNA structure & function
  • Genes, proteins & gene expression
  • Biotechnology & genomics
  • Evolution & population genetics
  • Phylogenies & biodiversity

Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam

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Course Curriculum

Your path through the course

Work through each lesson at your own pace and build your understanding step by step.