Basics of Biology
High School Course
Biology blends basic scientific methodology with technological advancements to answer questions about the living world. In this course, you'll discover how biologists use the scientific method to unravel the structure and function of living things. You'll learn about: cells and the means by which chemical energy is transferred to each and every living thing on the planet; genetics; DNA; plant and animal classifications; human anatomy; and the environment.
This High School Course is also offered as part of the General Online Diploma program.
Credits: 1 Unit
Course ID: SCG02
Course Area: Science
Course Type: General
Study Method: Online
Course Outline:
- Unit 1:
- Lesson 1: Careers in the life sciences
- Lesson 2: Methods of biological inquiry
- Lesson 3: The characteristics of life
- Lesson 4: Organization of the living world
- Lesson 5: Basic chemistry
- Lesson 6: Water and life
- Lesson 7: Biological molecules
- Lesson 8: The structure and function of cells (part I)
- Lesson 9: The structure and function of cells (part II)
- Lesson 10: Membrane transport
- Unit 2:
- Lesson 11: Energy and metabolism
- Lesson 12: Enzymes and energy molecules
- Lesson 13: Photosynthesis
- Lesson 14: Respiration
- Lesson 15: Cell division - mitosis
- Lesson 16: Sex cell division - meiosis
- Lesson 17: Patterns of inheritance
- Lesson 18: Human genetics
- Lesson 19: The code of life - DNA
- Lesson 20: From DNA to protein
- Unit 3:
- Lesson 21: The origin of life and evolution
- Lesson 22: Classification of living things
- Lesson 23: Viruses and bacteria
- Lesson 24: Protists
- Lesson 25: Fungi
- Lesson 26: Plants - the algae
- Lesson 27: Plants - mosses and ferns
- Lesson 28: Plants - gymnosperms and angiosperms
- Lesson 29: The structure of plants
- Lesson 30: Plant reproduction, growth and development
- Unit 4:
- Lesson 31: Animals - the invertebrates (part I)
- Lesson 32: Animals - the invertebrates (part II)
- Lesson 33: Animals - the invertebrates (part III)
- Lesson 34: Animals - the vertebrates (part I)
- Lesson 35: Animal - the vertebrates (part II)
- Lesson 36: Human anatomy (part I)
- Lesson 37: Human anatomy (part II)
- Lesson 38: Human anatomy (part III)
- Lesson 39: Ecology
- Lesson 40: Human impact on the environment
Items Provided by Students: None
