Introduction to biology

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: An introduction to life on earth 1 Atoms, molecules, and life Biological molecules In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: Cell structure and function Cell membrane structure and function Energy flow in the life of a cell Capturing solar energy: photosynthesis Harvesting energy: glycolysis and cellular respiration In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: Dna: the molecule of heredity Gene expression and regulation The continuity of life: cellular reproduction Patterns of inheritance Biotechnology Principles of evolution In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: How organisms evolve The origin of species The history of life In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Systematics: seeking order amidst diversity The diversity of prokaryotes and viruses The diversity of protists The diversity of plants The diversity of fungi Animal diversity i: invertebrates Animal diversity ii: vertebrates Animal behavior Population growth and regulation Community interactions How do ecosystems work? Earths diverse ecosystems Conserving life on earth