Schedule
Asynchronous
Delivery method
Online
Principles of Biology I
4 credit hours
Credits awarded upon completion
Live Instructor
Progress at a recommended pace
180 hours
Estimated learning time
About the Course
Description
This first half of the two-semester sequence introduces the basic principles of biology, focusing on the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, and the molecular basis of genetics. Topics include biological macromolecules, membranes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication, cell division, and the structure and function of DNA and genes. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong foundation for further study in the life sciences.
Topics
- Topics include biological macromolecules, membranes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication, cell division, and the structure and function of DNA and genes. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong foundation for further study in the life sciences.
Prerequisites
None
Content Material Titles
- OpenStax 2e Biology (OER)
Sections
Deliverables
4 Credits
Academic Excellence
Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Explain the chemical and molecular foundations of life and macromolecules.
Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and describe membrane functions.
Illustrate energy transformations in cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
Describe cell communication and regulation of the cell cycle.
Summarize DNA structure, replication, and basic mechanisms of gene expression.
Explain how genetic information flows from DNA to proteins.
Connect molecular and cellular processes to broader biological functions.
