BIO/101
Principles of Biology

Course level: Undergraduate

Christine O.

BSA

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Format
Online
Course length
5 weeks
Cost per credit
$426
Total credits
3 credits
Resource fees
$180
Estimated course cost
$1,458
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This course is designed to introduce biology at an entry level by examining the hierarchy that ranges from the fundamentals of cell biology to the physiology of organisms, and the interactions among those organisms in their environment. The topics in this course include cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, physiology, and ecology.

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Biology

Interpret ecosystems, population dynamics, and the impact of human activities on biodiversity and conservation

Genetics and Evolutionary Principles

Explain the principles of inheritance, evolution, and the mechanisms that drive biological diversity

Molecular and Cellular Processes

Describe the molecular and cellular processes that underlie life, including the chemistry of life, cell structure, energy flow, and cell reproduction