Online Class: Biology 101

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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.
Course Motivation
By definition, biology is the science of life or living matter in all its many forms and phenomena. It takes a look at issues like the origins of life, growth and development, reproduction and structure.
Biology is further broken down into many different specialized fields, like microbiology, cellular biology, etc.
Its also served as the arena for a great deal of controversy and debate such as Darwinism vs. Intelligent Design and the like.
Unfortunately, the "science" of it has the potential to scare some people away. Admittedly, being such a huge branch of science, it has the potential to be intimidating. However, if you can break biology down to its basics, and use that as a solid foundation on which to build upon, you'll never have to cower in confusion again!
Enrollment's always open and the materials and lessons are available 24/7.
Biology 101 is an ideal course for college and pre-college students looking for a logical and easy to understand class in a self-paced learning environment. This course is additionally strengthened by integrating clear, well written text, a host of diagrams and pictures, critical thinking assignments and comprehensive lesson reviews and exams for each lesson.
Of course, high school and college students aren't the only people who stand to benefit from this course. Successful completion doesn't require any previous medical or scientific background. In fact, anyone over the age of 13 years is encouraged to enroll.
You'll begin with an introduction to the science of biology and progress through the related chemistry, studying cells, taking a look at the science of genetics and the principles of evolution, plant life, animal life and the delicate system of ecology.
Even better, you won't have to spend an arm and a leg on textbooks or other materials. This class was designed as a stand-alone platform which covers all the major concepts of biology. Everything that you'll need in order to succeed is provided for you immediately upon enrollment. So, not only will you save time in the self-paced environment, you'll also be able to save money as well.
Grades are awarded based on your performance on each of the lessons multiple choice and true or false quizzes (which are worth between 20 and 25 points each). A few lessons will also include a short assignment that is based on lesson facts and opinions that were expressed. You'll need to maintain an average grade of 70% throughout the class in order for successful course completion.
By the time the class is over, you'll have gained a solid and clear understanding of the very science of our existence. You will be well equipped to further your studies in other scientific arenas as well.
While traditional classroom settings demand that you wait for a new quarter or semester to enroll, those delays are moot here. Class enrollment is open and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so there is no reason you can't act now to gain a competitive edge at school or in the workplace.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Study of Biology
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Introduction to the Study of Biology Assignment
Assessment: Introduction to the Study of Biology Exam
Lesson 2: Scientific Method
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Scientific Method Assignment
Assessment: The Scientific Method Exam
Lesson 3: Characteristics of Living Things
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Characteristics of Living Things Assignment
Assessment: Characteristics of Living Things Exam
Lesson 4: The Role of Chemistry in Biology
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: The Role of Chemistry in Biology Assignment
Assessment: The Role of Chemistry in Biology Exam
Lesson 5: Chemistry Basics
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Chemistry Basics Assignment
Assessment: Chemistry Basics Exam
Lesson 6: Biochemistry and other Bio-Sciences
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Biochemistry and other Bio-Sciences Assignment
Assessment: Biochemistry and other Bio-Sciences Exam
Lesson 7: Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structures
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structures Assignment
Assessment: Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Structures Exam
Lesson 8: Energy Conversion in Eukaryotic Cells
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Thermodynamics Assignment
Assessment: Energy Conversion in Eykaryotic Cells Exam
Lesson 9: Mendel's Laws and Modern Genetic Terminology
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Mendel's Laws and Modern Genetic Terminology Assignment
Assessment: Mendel's Laws and Modern Genetic Terminology Exam
Lesson 10: Patterns of Inheritance
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Patterns of Inheritance Assignment
Assessment: Patterns of Inheritance Exam
Lesson 11: Molecular Genetics
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Molecular Genetics Assignment
Assessment: Molecular Genetics Exam
Lesson 12: How DNA and RNA Work
Lesson 12 Video
Complete: How DNA and RNA Work Assignment
Assessment: How DNA and RNA Work Exam
Lesson 13: Why Genes Matter to You
Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Why Genes Matter to You Assignment
Assessment: Why Genes Matter to You Exam
Lesson 14: Introduction to the Study of the Origins of Life
Lesson 14 Video
Complete: The Origins of Life Assignment
Assessment: Origins of Life Exam
Lesson 15: Fundamentals of Life Origins
Lesson 15 Video
Complete: Fundamentals of Life Origins Assignment
Assessment: Fundamentals Exam
Lesson 16: Other Considerations in the Search of Life
Lesson 16 Video
Complete: Other Origins of Life Theories Assignment
Assessment: Other Considerations Exam
Assessment: MidTerm Exam
Lesson 17: The Development of an Evolutionary Principle: A Selective Overview of the History
Lesson 17 Video
Complete: The Development of an Evolutionary Principle Assignment
Assessment: The Development of an Evolutionary Principle Exam
Lesson 18: How Evolution Works
Lesson 18 Video
Complete: How Evolution Works Assignment
Assessment: How Evolution Works Exam
Lesson 19: Speciation
Lesson 19 Video
Complete: Speciation Assignment
Assessment: Speciation Exam
Lesson 20: Accompanying Evolutionary Concepts
Lesson 20 Video
Complete: Evolutionary Concepts Assignment
Assessment: Accompanying Evolutionary Concepts Exam
Lesson 21: Modern Evidence for Evolution and Common Ancestry
Lesson 21 Video
Complete: Modern Evolutionary Evidence Assignment
Assessment: Modern Evidence for Evolution and Common Ancestry Exam
Lesson 22: Why We're Here Today
Lesson 22 Video
Complete: Process of Evolution Assignment
Assessment: Why We're Here Today Exam
Lesson 23: Dynamics of Population
Lesson 23 Video
Complete: Dynamics of Population Assignment
Lesson 24: Human Population Dynamics
Lesson 24 Video
Complete Assignment: Human Population Dynamics
Lesson 25: Ecosystem Structure
Lesson 25 Video
Complete: Ecosystem Structure Assignment
Assessment: Ecosystem Structure Exam
Lesson 26: The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems
Lesson 26 Video
Complete: The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems Assignment
Assessment: The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems Exam
Lesson 27: Major Ecosystems
Lesson 27 Video
Complete: Ecosystems Assignment
Assessment: Major Ecosystems Exam
Lesson 28: Biochemical Cycles
Lesson 28 Video
Complete: Biochemical Cycles Assignment
Assessment: Biochemical Cycles Exam
Lesson 29: Succession
Lesson 29 Video
Complete: Succession Assignment
Assessment: Succession Exam
Lesson 30: Other Topics in Ecology
Lesson 30 Video
Lesson discussions: Final Course Poll - Your Opinion; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Other Topics in Ecology Assignment
Assessment: Other Topics in Ecology Exam
Assessment: Final Exam
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.
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