Introduction to Biology

Learn important information about subject matters like cell structure and function, bioenergetics, DNA structure and function, cell reproduction, taxonomy, evolution, and ecology.

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$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

All courses include:

eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring & writing center

Student support 7 days a week

Introduction to Biology

$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2022

Learn about topics such as cell structure and function, bioenergetics, DNA structure and function, cell reproduction, taxonomy, evolution, and ecology. An overview of the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems is also discussed during Introduction to Biology.

What You'll Learn

Classify living organisms and assess their effect of the biosphere.

Describe the chemical composition of cells and analyze the various processes that happen at the cellular level.

State the different types of cells and distinguish between mitosis and cytokinesis.

Compare and contrast the Mendelian and chromosomal patterns of inheritance.

Enumerate the various applications of genomics and biotechnology.

Trace the evolution of plants.

Analyze the physical structure of plants and the process of transport of nutrients in plants.

Analyze the reproductive strategies of angiosperms.

Trace the evolution of invertebrates and create a table showing different classes of invertebrates.

Summarize the evolution of vertebrates from the Paleozoic era, and the evolution of humans from primates.

Give an overview of the different functional systems and distinguish between the circulatory systems of invertebrates and vertebrates.

Outline the processes of ingestion and excretion in animals.

Explain the function of the sensory organs and describe the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Describe the respiratory organs and summarize the process of respiration in animals.

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Course Details

BIO101

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Introduction to Biology

Our online Introduction to Biology course provides an overview to the biological sciences.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take Introduction to Biology.

Topic Subtopics
Introduction to Biology
  • Characteristics of Living Things
  • The Biosphere
  • Classification of Living Things
Cellular Chemistry
  • Chemical Composition of Cells
  • Metabolism
  • Photosynthesis
  • Cellular Respiration
Cell Biology
  • Cell Structure
  • Cellular Division
Genetics: Gene Expression, Genomics, and Biotechnology
  • DNA Structure
  • Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
  • Patterns of Inheritance
  • Genes: Activity and Mutations
  • Applications of Biotechnology
  • Genomics
Plant Biology
  • Physical Structure of Plants
  • Nutrition
  • Plant Responses to Stimuli
  • Strategies for Plant Reproduction
  • Types of Fruits and Seeds
  • Dispersal Mechanisms
  • Asexual Reproduction
Evolution and Diversity: Prokaryotes, Protists, Fungi and Plants
  • Microbiology
  • Plant Evolution
  • Classes of Plants
Evolution and Diversity: Invertebrates
  • Classification of Invertebrates
  • Common Invertebrates
  • Evolution of Invertebrates
Evolution and Diversity: Vertebrates
  • Chordates
  • Types of Vertebrates
  • Evolution of Vertebrates
  • Human Evolution
Introduction to Functional Systems: The Cardiovascular System and the Immune System
  • Overview of Functional Systems
  • Circulatory Systems in Invertebrates
  • Circulatory Systems in Vertebrates
  • Characteristics of Blood
  • The Immune System
Digestive and Excretory Systems
  • The Digestive Tract
  • Enzymes as Digestive Agents
  • The Excretory Organs
  • The Urinary System
Sensory and Nervous Systems
  • The Sensory Organs
  • Nervous Tissue
  • The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Respiratory Systems
  • Organs and Surfaces Used For Respiration
  • The Human Respiratory System
  • Respiratory Diseases
Behavior and Ecology
  • Behavioral, Population, and Community Ecology
  • Ecosystems

Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.

Assignments for this course include:

  • 4 Graded Exams
  • 1 Midterm Exam
  • 1 Cumulative Final Exam


The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.


Mader, Sylvia S. Inquiry into Life, 17th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2023, ISBN: 9781264155729


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