This gateway biology course provides a strong foundation in the principles of biology for students majoring in Natural Science, medical and healthcare fields. It is the second of a two-course sequence. Primary topics such as the history of life, body systems, and ecology are covered in this course.
What’s New
We believe in making continuous improvements to our courses in order to enhance and facilitate student learning. This newest version of the course includes a vast number of data-driven improvements to assessment questions and text content in order to better illustrate, clarify, and evaluate concepts.
Content
Module 1: Introduction to Biology
Module 2: Chemistry of Life
Module 3: Important Biological Macromolecules
Module 4: Cellular Structure
Module 5: Cell Membranes
Module 6: Metabolic Pathways
Module 7: Cell Communication
Module 8: Cell Division
Module 9: DNA Structure and Replication
Module 10: DNA Transcription and Translation
Module 11: Gene Expression
Module 12: Trait Inheritance
Module 13: Theory of Evolution
Module 14: Modern Biology