Introduction to Biology

Introduction to Biology

An introductory course in the biological sciences. Biology is the study of living things and their vital processes that deals with all the physicochemical aspects of life.

Students will learn topics that include cell biology, anatomy and genetics, specifically physiology, stem cells, bioinformatics, neuroscience and DNA.

Material will be delivered via, text, multi-media and workbooks. Quizzes will be given for each section and a full course test will be given at the end.

Section 1
Cell Biology

Carrie Section 1

  • 1.
    Scientific Method
    Learn various experiments that often serve as introductory concepts. Learn to observe, gather data, design experiments, and analyze charts and graphs. Also includes simple experiments to demonstrate the concepts.
  • 2.
    Introduction to Physiology
    In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body's nine organ systems.
Section 2
Anatomy

Section 2

  • 3.
    Medical Neuroscience
    This course emphasizes the neural and vascular anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord, providing an anatomical framework for localizing lesions within the central nervous system
  • 4.
    Anatomy of the Abdomen
    In this anatomy course you will explore the organs involved in our food digestion and discover the common causes of abdominal and pelvic pain.